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 MyPlate (www.choosemyplate.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.choosemyplate.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
Tangy Lime Grilled Top Round Steak-(See recipe section)

Serve with:
Homemade Mashed Potatoes-$.50
Homegrown Asparagus Spears-(NuVal score 100)-$1.99
California Strawberries-(NuVal score 100)-$2.00

• Calories: 406
• Total fat: 12g
• Carbohydrate: 42g
• Fiber: 7g
• Protein: 31g

Total Cost: $10.02

Meatless Monday
Mrs. T's. Potato & Cheddar Low Fat Pierogis-$2.00

Serve with:
Sauerkraut-$.34
Baby Spinach Salad-$1.49
Organic Marzetti Salad Dressing-$.66
Blackberries-$1.50
Yoplait Yogurt-$2.40

• Calories: 428
• Total fat: 12g
• Carbohydrate: 65g
• Fiber: 10g
• Protein: 15g

Total Cost: $8.39

Tuesday
Mushroom Burger (Beef Patties-$1.99 with Aunt Millie's Hamburger Buns-$.83)

Serve with:
Sauteed Meijer Organic Whole White Mushrooms-$1.50
Sauteed Bell Peppers-$1.50
Kraft Natural Cheese Slices-$1.00
Romaine Heart Leaves-$.50
Whole Seedless Watermelon-$2.49

• Calories: 548
• Total fat: 20g
• Carbohydrate: 55g
• Fiber: 6g
• Protein: 36g

Total Cost: $9.81

Wednesday
Grilled Split Chicken Breast-$1.19

Serve with:
Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Linguine-$.99 with Classico Pasta Sauce-$2.00
Earthbound Farms Organic Salad-$2.50
Organic Marzetti Salad Dressing-$.66
California Strawberries-$2.00

• Calories: 423
• Total fat: 8g
• Carbohydrate: 61g
• Fiber: 9g
• Protein: 32g

Total Cost: $9.34

Thursday
Bertolli Chicken Marsala & Roasted Redskin Potatoes-Frozen-$4.99

Serve with:
Green Giant Green Beans-$.99
Fruit Frenzy-$1.74
Edy's Light Ice Cream-$1.16

• Calories: 588
• Total fat: 17g
• Carbohydrate: 71g
• Fiber: 7g
• Protein: 24g

Total Cost: $8.88

Friday
Walleye Fillets-$6.74

Serve with:
Uncle Ben's Ready Long Grain and Wild Rice-$1.66
Green Giant Vegetables Canned-$.79
Meijer Orange Juice-$.57

• Calories: 456
• Total fat: 4g
• Carbohydrate: 63g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 37g

Total Cost: $9.76

Saturday-Mother's Day
Stuffed French Toast- (See recipe section)

Serve with:
Fruit Frenzy-$1.74
Meijer Lowfat Milk-$.69

• Calories: 514
• Total fat: 10g
• Carbohydrate: 83g
• Fiber: 5g
• Protein: 22g

Total Cost: $9.44

SHOPPING LIST

Grocery

• Vlasic Polish Sauerkraut
• Meijer Soymilk
• Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat Linguine
• Classico Pasta Sauce
• Uncle Ben's Ready Long Grain & Wild Rice
• Green Giant Vegetable
• Meijer Worcestershire Sauce
• Smucker's Peach Preserves

Dairy

• Yoplait Yogurt
• Meijer Orange Juice
• Meijer Lowfat Milk
• 1 (8oz.) pkg. Meijer 1/3 Less Fat Cream Cheese
• Meijer Eggs
• Meijer Egg Substitute

Deli/Bakery

• Aunt Millie's Hamburger Bun
• Markets of Meijer Multigrain Bread

Frozen

• Mrs. T's. Potato & Cheddar Low Fat Pierogis
• Bertolli Chicken Marsala & Roasted Redskin Potatoes
• Beef Patties
• Green Giant Green Beans
• Edy's Light Ice Cream

Meat

• Split Chicken Breast
• 3/4 lb. Walleye Fillets
• Certified Angus Beef Top Round Steak

Produce

• White Potatoes
• Homegrown Asparagus
• California Strawberries
• Blackberries
• Baby Spinach
• Organic Marzetti Salad Dressing
• Meijer Organic Whole White Mushrooms
• Bell Peppers
• Romaine Heart Lettuce
• Whole Seedless Watermelon
• Earthbound Farms Organic Salad
• Fruit Frenzy
• Limes

Pantry Items:

• Garlic Cloves
• McCormick Pure Vanilla Extract
• McCormick Ground Cinnamon
• McCormick Ground Nutmeg

Recipes

Tangy Lime Grilled Top Round Steak
Serves 4

1 Certified Angus Beef top round steak, cut 3/4 inch thick (about 1 lb.)-$4.49
1/4 cup fresh lime juice-$.80
2 tbsp. brown sugar-on hand
2 tbsp. vegetable oil-on hand
1 tbsp. Meijer Worcestershire sauce-$.09
3 large garlic cloves, crushed-$.15

1. Combine lime juice, sugar, oil, Worcestershire and garlic in small bowl. Place beef steak and lime mixture in food safe plastic bag; turn steak to coat. Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or overnight; turning occasionally.
2. Remove steak from marinade; discard marinade. Place steak on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, covered, 10 to 11 minutes for medium rare 145 degrees doneness, turning occasionally. (Do not overcook).
3. Carve steak into thin slices. Season with salt and pepper, as desired.

Recipe www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com

Calories: 205
Total fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 61mg
Sodium: 58mg
Carbohydrate: 5g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 27g

Stuffed French Toast
Serves 8

1 lb. loaf Markets of Meijer multigrain bread, cut into 1-inch thick slices-$1.99
1 (8oz.) pkg. Meijer 1/3 less fat cream cheese, softened-$2.29
1/3 cup Smucker's peach preserves-$.57
3/4 cup Meijer egg substitute-$.90
2 Meijer eggs-$.42
1/4 cup Meijer lowfat milk-$.04
1/2 tsp. McCormick pure vanilla extract-$.29
1/4 tsp. McCormick ground cinnamon-$.24
1/8 tsp. grated McCormick ground nutmeg-$.27
2 tbsp. Meijer unsalted butter-on hand
maple syrup or sifted powdered sugar for serving-on hand

1. Create a pocket in each bread slice by cutting a slit from top crust almost to bottom crust (but not all the way through). Set aside.
2. For filling, in a small bowl stir together cream cheese and preserves until smooth. Spoon about 1 tbsp. of the filling into each bread pocket.
3. Whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg in a shallow dish until combined. Dip stuffed bread slices into egg mixture.
4. Heat 1 tbsp. of the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the bread slices; cook 3 to 4 minutes or until golden, turning once. Repeat with remaining butter and bread slices. Serve warm with syrup or powdered sugar.

Recipe adapted from www.mccormick.com

Calories: 374
Total fat: 10g
Cholesterol: 77mg
Sodium: 495mg
Carbohydrate: 56g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 14g

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.