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
Curried Chicken Salad- $7.68 (See recipe section)

Serve with:
Pepperidge Farms 3-Layer Coconut Cake- $1.25

• Calories: 477
• Total fat: 17g 
• Carbohydrate: 53g 
• Fiber: 3g 
• Protein: 25g

Total Cost: $8.93

Meatless Monday
Boca Flame Grilled Burgers- $2.50

Serve with:
Zatarain's Reduced Sodium Black Beans & Rice- $2.66
Meijer Low-Fat Cottage Cheese- $1.79 and pineapple chunks- $1.49

• Calories: 480
• Total fat: 7g 
• Carbohydrate: 72g 
• Fiber: 12g 
• Protein: 35g

Total Cost: $8.44

Tuesday
Seasoned Pork Fillets- $3.99 (Grill 7-8 minutes per side or until thoroughly cooked)

Serve with:
Ore Ida Hash Browns- $1.00
Asparagus (NuVal score 100)- $1.99
Fruit Frenzy- $2.33

• Calories: 450
• Total fat: 16g 
• Carbohydrate: 36g 
• Fiber: 5g 
• Protein: 30g

Total Cost: $9.31

Wednesday
Butterball Boneless Turkey Breast- $2.99

Serve with:
Broccoli & Bacon Salad- $3.54 (See recipe section)
Angel Food Cake- $1.49, sliced strawberries- 1.25, and a dollop of Lite Cool Whip- $0.62

• Calories: 600
• Total fat: 22g 
• Carbohydrate: 40g 
• Fiber: 5g 
• Protein: 33g

Total Cost: $9.89

Thursday
Chicken Broccoli- Cauliflower Alfredo (Cut Meijer Family Pack Split Chicken Breasts- $0.99 into 1-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook in a large skillet with Meijer Extra Virgin Olive Oil over medium-high heat until cooked through. Pour Bertolli Alfredo sauce- $2.50 over Chicken and bring to a simmer. Add in Meijer Frozen California Style Vegetables, thawed- $0.99 and heat through).

Serve with:
Meijer Fettuccine- $1.34 (Cook according to pkg. directions)
Berry Pecan Salad- $2.99

• Calories: 600
• Total fat: 17g 
• Carbohydrate: 79g 
• Fiber: 7g 
• Protein: 34g

Total Cost: $8.81

Friday
Trident Salmon Burgers- $4.99 (Serve on Meijer Pretzel Buns (Bakery)- $2.99

Serve with:
Meijer Frozen Mixed Vegetables, thawed- $0.99
Sliced Apples (NuVal score 96)- $0.79

• Calories: 418
• Total fat: 9g 
• Carbohydrate: 51g 
• Fiber: 7g 
• Protein: 18g

Total Cost: $9.76

Saturday
Pan-Seared Ribeyes- $5.99 (Season Ribeyes with salt and pepper. Pan sear in Meijer Extra Virgin Olive Oil until cooked to liking).

Serve with:
Mrs. T's Potato, Spinach, and Feta Pierogies- $2.00
Navel Oranges (NuVal score 100)- $1.25

• Calories: 540
• Total fat: 20g 
• Carbohydrate: 46g 
• Fiber: 2g 
• Protein: 34g

Total Cost: $9.24

SHOPPING LIST

Grocery

• Kraft Fat-Free Mayonnaise
• McCormick's Curry Powder
• Zatarain's Reduced Sodium Black Beans & Rice
• Kraft Olive Oil Mayonnaise
• Meijer Honey
• Bertolli Alfredo
• Meijer Fettuccine

Dairy

• Chobani Greek Yogurt
• Meijer Low-Fat Cottage Cheese

Deli/Bakery

• Angel Food Cake
• Meijer Pretzel Buns

Frozen

• Pepperidge Farms 3-Layer Coconut Cake
• Boca Flame Grilled Burgers
• Ore Ida Hashbrowns
• Lite Cool Whip
• Meijer California Style Vegetables
• Meijer Mixed Vegetables
• Mrs. T's Potato, Spinach, and Feta Pierogies

Meat

• Rotisserie Chicken
• Seasoned Pork Fillets
• Butterball 3 lb. Boneless Turkey Breast
• Meijer Bacon
• Meijer Family Pack Boneless Split Chicken Breasts
• Trident Salmon Burger
• Family Pack Choice Ribeyes

Produce

• Raisins
• Cashews
• Apple 
• Celery 
• Classic Romaine Lettuce
• Pineapple
• Asparagus 
• Fruit Frenzy
• Red Seedless Grapes
• Broccoli
• Strawberries
• Berry Pecan Salad
• Navel Oranges

Pantry Items:

• Meijer Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Recipes

Curried Chicken Salad- Serves 4

1/3 cup Chobani Greek Yogurt- 0.99
1/4 cup Kraft Fat-Free Mayonnaise- $0.25
2 tsp. McCormick's Curry Powder- 0.33
2 cups shredded Rotisserie Chicken- $2.49
1/4 cup Meijer Raisins- $0.25
1/4 cup chopped cashews- $0.87
1 medium apple, sliced- $0.79
2 stalks celery, chopped- $0.21

Blend yogurt, mayonnaise and curry powder in small bowl. In large bowl combine chicken, raisins, almonds, apple, and celery. Add yogurt mixture and mix well. Serve on a bed of Classic Romaine Lettuce- $1.50.

Recipe provided by Meijer Healthy Living

Calories: 227
Total fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 52mg
Sodium: 250mg
Carbohydrate: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 23g

Broccoli & Bacon Salad- Serves 4

1/2 lb. Meijer Bacon, crisp-cooked, drained and crumbled- $1.49
1/2 cup red seedless grapes, halved- $0.31
1 head of Broccoli- $1.00
1/2 cup Kraft Olive Oil Mayonnaise- $0.50
1 tbsp. Meijer Honey- $0.24

In large bowl combine bacon, grapes, and broccoli. In a small bowl stir together mayonnaise and sugar. Lightly toss until coated. Serve cold.

Recipe adapted from Try Foods International

Calories: 226
Total fat: 15g
Cholesterol: 49mg
Sodium: 470mg
Carbohydrate: 10g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 5g

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.