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
Stouffer's Family Lasagna- $4.79

Serve with:
Garden Frenzy- $2.49
Southern Honeyrock Melon Chunks (NuVal score 100)- $2.00

• Calories: 488
• Total fat: 13g
• Carbohydrate: 74g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 18g

Total Cost: $9.28

Meatless Monday
Markets of Meijer Veggie Pizza- $4.99

Serve with:
Dole Light Caesar Salad- $1.50
Fruit Frenzy- $3.49

• Calories: 500
• Total fat: 10g
• Carbohydrate: 63g
• Fiber: 7g
• Protein: 15g

Total Cost: $9.98

Tuesday
Beef & Veggie Kabobs- $5.99

Serve with:
California Large Peaches (NuVal score 99)- $1.28
Meijer Low-fat Cottage Cheese- $1.79
Meijer Long Grain Brown Rice- $0.45

• Calories: 590
• Total fat: 12g
• Carbohydrate: 56g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 27g

Total Cost: $9.51

Wednesday
Rotisserie Chicken (Skin removed)- $4.99

Serve with:
Freshlike Frozen Broccoli Cuts- $1.25
Klondike Rose Mashed Potatoes (NuVal score 93)- $1.00
Blueberries- $1.50
Meijer Fat-Free Milk (NuVal score 91)- $0.99

• Calories: 520
• Total fat: 5g
• Carbohydrate: 57g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 40g

Total Cost: $9.73

Thursday
NYC Deli Pasta Salad- $8.22 (See recipe section)

Serve with:
Red Seedless Grapes (NuVal score 91)- $1.18

• Calories: 438
• Total fat: 15g
• Carbohydrate: 63g
• Fiber: 4g
• Protein: 15g

Total Cost: $9.40

Friday
Whitefish with Watermelon Salsa Verde- $9.19 (See recipe section)

Serve with:
Baked Red Potatoes (NuVal score 93)- $0.75

• Calories: 400
• Total fat: 11g
• Carbohydrate: 40g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 32g

Total Cost: $9.94

Saturday
Seasoned Pork Fillets- $3.99

Serve with:
Sweet Potato Fries (Peel and cut 2 sweet potatoes- $1.74 into strips, place on baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper. Bake at 375 degrees F for 30-40 minutes or until lightly browned and crispy).
Yoplait Non-Fat French Vanilla Yogurt Cups- $2.40 topped with fresh raspberries- $0.75
Del Monte Green Beans NSA (NuVal score 100)- $0.79

• Calories: 600
• Total fat: 12g
• Carbohydrate: 72g
• Fiber: 8g
• Protein: 45g

Total Cost: $9.67

SHOPPING LIST

Grocery

• Meijer Long Grain Brown Rice
• 1 (12 oz.) pkg. Meijer Bow-tie pasta
• 1 cup Meijer Light Italian Vinaigrette
• 1 small can Meijer Sliced Black Olives
• Del Monte Green Beans NSA

Dairy

• Meijer Low-Fat Cottage Cheese
• Meijer Fat-Free Milk
• Kraft Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• Yoplait Non-Fat French Vanilla Yogurt Cups

Deli/Bakery

• Markets of Meijer Veggie Pizza
• 4 oz. Meijer Deli Turkey
• 2 oz. Meijer Deli Ham
• 2 oz. Meijer Deli Salami

Frozen

• Stouffer's Family Lasagna

Meat

• Beef & Veggie Kabobs
• Rotisserie Chicken
• 1 lb. fresh ocean perch fillets
• Seasoned Pork Fillets

Produce

• Southern Honeyrock Melon Chunks
• Dole Light Caesar Salad
• Fruit Frenzy
• California Large Peaches
• Freshlike Frozen Broccoli Cuts
• Klondike Rose Potatoes
• Blueberries
• Cucumber
• Premium Greenhouse Tomatoes on the Vine
• Parsley
• Red Seedless Grapes
• Cilantro
• Green onions
• Seedless watermelon
• Lime
• Jalepeno pepper
• Red Potatoes
• Sweet Potatoes
• Raspberries

Pantry Items:

• Meijer Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Recipes

NYC Deli Pasta Salad- Serve 8

1 (12 oz.) pkg. Meijer Bow-tie pasta- $0.89
1 cup Meijer Light Italian Vinaigrette- $0.94
4 oz. Meijer Deli Turkey, cut into strips- $1.25
2 oz. Meijer Deli Ham, cut into thin strips- $0.62
2 oz. Meijer Deli Salami, cut into thin strips- $0.62
1 cucumber, sliced- $0.67
1 large Premium Greenhouse Tomato on the Vine, seeded and chopped- $0.64
1 small can Meijer Sliced Black Olives- $1.59
1/2 cup Kraft Shredded Parmesan Cheese- $1.00
Chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain. Rinse with cold water; drain again. Place in serving bowl. Add vinaigrette to cooked pasta; toss to coat. Cover and chill 30 minutes. Add meats, cucumber, tomato and olives. Toss to combine. Top with cheese and chopped fresh parsley, if desired and serve.

Recipe adapted from Try Foods International

Calories: 378
Total fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 110mg
Sodium: 524mg
Carbohydrate: 48g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 15g

Whitefish with Watermelon Salsa Verde- Serves 4

1/4 cup chopped cilantro- $0.16
2/3 cup chopped green onions- $0.25
1 1/2 cups chopped seedless watermelon- $1.25
2 tbsp. lime juice- $0.20
2 tbsp. Meijer Extra Virgin Olive Oil (on hand)
1 1/2 cups seeded chopped Premium Greenhouse Tomatoes on the Vine- $0.84
1/2 small jalepeno pepper, seeded and minced- $0.50
4 (6 oz) fillets fresh ocean perch- $5.99

Preheat grill to medium-high. Meanwhile combine all ingredients in a large bowl, except for fish and season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until use. Rinse fish and pat dry. Brush fillets with 1 tbsp. olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place fish on a light sheet of tin foil or skin side down on grill. Cover grill and cook for 10-12 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork. Top fish with watermelon salsa.

Recipe adapted from Try Foods International

Calories: 268
Total fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 136mg
Sodium: 395mg
Carbohydrate: 10g
Fiber: 2g
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.