NOTE ON PORTION SIZES and NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF MEALS
The nutritional information given after each menu is approximate and is based on one serving of each of the menu items listed (excluding any suggested wine). Our goal is to develop menus and recipes that meet the National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Treatment Panel III and American Heart Association guidelines. Also our menus provide servings from all of the My Pyramid (www.mypyramid.gov) food groups to assist in providing balanced meals. Each recipe will indicate the number of servings it provides. Other menu items are based on normal portion sizes (i.e.: 1/2 c. vegetable or fruit; 1 piece of fresh fruit; 1 c. salad; 2 T. salad dressing; 1 roll or slice of bread; 1/2 c. rice or potatoes; 1 c. milk or soup; 3-4 oz. meat). You can also refer to the nutritional facts panel on packaged foods which provide the portion size and number of servings per package. Please visit www.mypyramid.gov to select an individualized meal plan that meets your daily needs.

Meijer is now using NuVal! The NuVal system is an easy-to-use, science based food nutrition scoring system that helps you to quickly see the nutritional value of foods you're buying. It provides one simple score, from 1 to 100. The higher nutritional value, the higher the NuVal score. For more information go to www.nuval.com for more scores and category ranges.

Look for NuVal scores in this week's mealbox menus!

Enjoy this week's menu using products on sale. All meals are priced for a family of four. Costing is based on the ingredients and quantities used in each meal or recipe. Prices may vary by market area.

Sunday
Grilled Chicken Tenders (Meijer Fresh Chicken Tenders- $2.49 marinated in 1/2 bottle of Meijer Light Italian Dressing- $0.94)

Serve with:
Sauteed zucchini & Yellow Squash (NuVal score 99)- $1.76
Meijer Pineapple Cups in 100% Juice- $2.00
Kaiser Rolls- $2.00 with Earth Balance Buttery Spread- $0.43

• Calories: 580
• Total fat: 21g
• Carbohydrate: 54g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 30g

Total Cost: $9.62

Meatless Monday
Goat Cheese & Pesto Arugula Pizza- $8.98 (See recipe section)

Serve with:
Meijer Black Cherry Ice Cream- $0.99

• Calories: 440
• Total fat: 24g
• Carbohydrate: 44g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 18g

Total Cost: $9.97

Tuesday
Rotisserie Chicken- $4.99

Serve with:
Meijer NSA Canned Green Beans (NuVal score 100)- $0.84
Cherries (NuVal score 96)- $1.49
Meijer Fat-Free Milk- $0.99
Meijer Brown Rice- $0.47

• Calories: 510
• Total fat: 5g
• Carbohydrate: 59g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 38g

Total Cost: $8.78

Wednesday
Tai Pei Beef & Broccoli- $4.00Serve with:
Dole Southwest Salad Blend- $2.00
Yoplait Fat-Free Honey Vanilla Yogurt- $2.00
Blueberries (NuVal score 100)- $0.75

• Calories: 572
• Total fat: 14g
• Carbohydrate: 67g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 26g

Total Cost: $9.83

Thursday
Marie Callendar's Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetables- $8.00

Serve with:
Apple Fritters- $1.99

• Calories: 460
• Total fat: 10g
• Carbohydrate: 68g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 19g

Total Cost: $9.99

Friday
Crab Quesadillas with Mango Salsa- $9.98 (See recipe section)

• Calories: 402
• Total fat: 16g
• Carbohydrate: 36g
• Fiber: 3g
• Protein: 28g

Total Cost: $9.98

Saturday
Grilled Sirloin Steaks (Family Pack Top Sirloin Steaks- $4.99 with Meijer Gold Steak & Burger Seasoning- $0.15)

Serve with:
Birdseye Steamfresh Vegetables- $1.33
Sliced Peaches (NuVal score 99)- $1.49
Baked Sweet Potatoes (NUVal score 96)- $1.56

• Calories: 388
• Total fat: 8g
• Carbohydrate: 50g
• Fiber: 8g
• Protein: 32g

Total Cost: $9.52

SHOPPING LIST

Grocery

• Meijer Light Italian Dressing
• Meijer Pineapple Fruit Cups in 100% Juice
• Prepared Meijer Multigrain Pizza Crust
• Meijer NSA Canned Green Beans
• Meijer Long Grain Brown Rice
• Meijer Whole-Wheat Flour Tortillas

Dairy

• Earth Balance Buttery Spread
• Goat cheese log
• Meijer Fat-Free Milk
• Yoplait Fat-Free Honey Vanilla Yogurt
• Harvarti Cheese
• Meijer Gold Steak & Burger Seasoning

Deli/Bakery

• Kaiser Rolls
• Apple Fritters

Frozen

• Meijer Black Cherry Ice Cream
• Tai Pei Beef & Broccoli
• Marie Callendar's Chicken Stir Fry with Vegetables
• Birdseye Steamfresh Vegetables

Meat

• Meijer Fresh Chicken Tenders
• Rotisserie Chicken
• Snow Crab Legs
• Family Pack Top Sirloin Steaks

Produce

• Zucchini
• Yellow Squash
• Prepared Pesto
• Dole Baby Arugula
• Red Onion
• Cherries
• Dole Southwest Salad Kit
• Blueberries
• Mango
• Peaches
• Sweet Potatoes

Pantry Items:

• Meijer Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Recipes

Goat Cheese & Pesto Arugula Pizza- Serves 6

1/8 cup prepared pesto- $1.49
1 prepared Meijer Multigrain Pizza Crust- $1.99
1 cup Dole Baby Arugula- $2.00
1 log goat cheese, crumbled- $3.00
1 large red onion, thinly sliced- $0.50

Preheat over to 400 degrees F. Heat a small skillet with oil and saute onion for 5 minutes or until tender. Spread pesto on pizza crust on top with arugula, goat cheese, and onion. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until crust is golden and toppings are heated through. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Recipe adapted from TryFoods International

Calories: 300
Total fat: 16g
Cholesterol: 22mg
Sodium: 476mg
Carbohydrate: 27g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 16g

Crab Quesadillas with Mango Salsa- Serves 4

4 Meijer Whole-Wheat Flour Tortillas- $0.99
1 cup chopped mango- $1.00
1 Snow Crab Legs- $6.99
1 cup shredded Havarti Cheese- $1.00

Spray grill rack with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat grill to medium. Use kitchen scissors or a mallet to crack crab shells. Remove meat and break into chunks. Discard cartilage. Place 2 tortillas on grill rack. Quickly sprinkle with mango crabmeat, cheese and green onions. Top with remaining tortillas, pressing down slightly on each. Grill 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly toasted, turning once. Cut each into 6 wedges. Serve with mango mixture.

Recipe adapted from TryFoods International

Calories: 402
Total fat: 16g
Cholesterol: 37mg
Sodium: 696mg
Carbohydrate: 36g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 28g

Please consult your physician or healthcare provider with any health-related concerns, including changing your diet or starting an exercise routine. Information found at Meijer.com should never replace your doctor's advice or care.