Cheese Pizza Topped with Chopped Salad Preparation Time: 30 minutes Topping a cooked frozen pizza with a fresh salad is a flavorful and colorful way to serve a meal the whole family will enjoy. Vary the veggies included in the salad for new twists, such as a southwestern-style salad that includes corn and black beans.

Ingredients Cheese Pizza 1 JACK'S® Naturally Rising™ Cheese Pizza Chopped Salad 4 cups finely chopped romaine lettuce or other leafy greens, rinsed and drained 1 cup canned no-saltadded chickpeas, rinsed and drained

1 pint cherry tomatoes, quartered ½ small onion, finely diced 1 large red bell pepper, chopped ½ chopped cucumber 1 tsp olive oil 1 tsp lemon juice

Preheat oven according to package directions on pizza, and follow the instructions for cooking the pizza. Meanwhile, toss the greens, chickpeas, tomatoes, onion, peppers, and cucumber in a large bowl. Whisk the oil, lemon juice, and pepper together in a small bowl. Toss the dressing with the vegetables.

¼ tsp pepper Remove the pizza from the oven as indicated by package directions. Cut pizza into individual servings and top each slice with 1/5 of the salad just before serving. Serves 5.

Tips for fast, nutritious meals

Meal Nutrition Information per Serving

· Pizza is a favorite food for many families. Serving cooked frozen pizza topped with a salad can be a great way to bring the family together to try new and interesting vegetables at home. The salad can be prepared while the pizza cooks for a unique, colorful meal. For extra convenience, purchase a pre-packaged salad.

(Serve with orange wedges and a glass of water with lemon wedge.)

· Look for frozen meals with whole grains, < 500 total calories, < 600 mg of sodium, and < 30% of calories from fat per serving, then add more fruits and veggies as side dishes or toppings and voila, a fast, nutritious meal! · Time is money. Consider the time (and thus money) saved by not having to assemble ingredients or clean pots and pans. Use the time savings to be sure healthy fruits and vegetables are on the table! For more tips and great-tasting recipes, visit Meals.com.

Meal cost Approximately $16.64 for five, $3.33 per serving. *Retail prices, Boulder, Colorado, Summer 2012.

Calories 460 Total Fat 12g Saturated Fat 4.5g % of Calories from Fat 23% % Calories from Sat Fat 9% Protein 19g Carbohydrates 73g Cholesterol 20mg Dietary Fiber 9g Sodium 600mg

MyPlate Food Group Amounts Fruits ½ cup

Protein 1 oz

Vegetables 1¼ cups

Grains 3½ oz

Dairy ¾ cup

Online Resources

MyPlate Core Messages

FruitsAndVeggiesMoreMatters.org

Foods to Increase

Foods to Reduce

Meals.com

· Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. · Make at least half your grains whole grains. · Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.

· Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals—and choose the foods with lower numbers. · Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

FoodChamps.org ChooseMyPlate.gov

Balancing Calories · Enjoy your food, but eat less. · Avoid oversized portions.

USDA does not support any products, services, or organizations. JACK’S® Naturally Rising™ is a registered trademark owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland.

©2012 Produce for Better Health Foundation

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Fresh Fruit Salad Preparation Time: 20 minutes Toss this minty, citrus dressing with pears, apples, and oranges, for a delicious fresh fruit winter salad. For a summer version, use berries and other seasonal fruits. Paired with a colorful and delicious frozen meal that cooks in the microwave while the salad marinates, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal in less than 30 minutes.

Ingredients Butternut Squash Ravioli 1 9.9 oz package of LEAN CUISINE® Butternut Squash Ravioli

Fresh Fruit Salad 4 cups assorted fresh fruit (berries, grapes, sliced mango, strawberries, and/or kiwifruit) 2 tsp lime juice 2 tbsp Tropical Flavor NESTLÉ JUICY JUICE® All Natural 100% Juice 1 tsp finely chopped mint leaves

Prepare the LEAN CUISINE® Butternut Squash Ravioli according to package directions. While that is cooking, combine fruit in a large bowl. Add lime juice, Juicy Juice, and mint; toss gently to coat. Fresh fruit salad serves 4. Serve one cup with the ravioli and refrigerate the remainder.

Tips for fast, nutritious, meals · High-quality frozen prepared meals like LEAN CUISINE® entrées can be a delicious and convenient way to get lunch on the table. LEAN CUISINE® offers over 90 varieties with no preservatives that you can pair with your favorite fruit and vegetable sides to make half your plate fruits and vegetables. · Drinking or cooking with 100% juice is a convenient way to help meet your daily recommended amount of fruits and vegetables. One 4 oz glass of 100% juice is ½ cup of the 4½ cups of fruits and vegetables recommended daily on a 2000-calorie diet.

For more tips and recipes for sides to pair with frozen meals, visit juicyjuice.com and meals.com.

Meal Nutrition Information per Serving (Serve with an 8 oz glass of non-fat milk.) Calories 440 Total Fat 8g Saturated Fat 2g % of Calories from Fat 16% % Calories from Sat Fat 4% Protein 19g Carbohydrates 75g Cholesterol 25mg Dietary Fiber 9g Sodium 660mg

MyPlate Food Group Amounts Fruits 1 cup

Protein 0 oz

Meal cost

Vegetables 1¼ cup

Dairy 1¼ cup

Approximately $3.56 per serving.

Grains 2 oz

*Retail prices, Boulder, Colorado, Summer 2012.

Online Resources

MyPlate Core Messages

FruitsAndVeggiesMoreMatters.org

Foods to Increase

Foods to Reduce

leancuisine.com

· Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. · Make at least half your grains whole grains. · Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.

· Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals—and choose the foods with lower numbers. · Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

Juicyjuice.com Meals.com

Balancing Calories

FoodChamps.org

· Enjoy your food, but eat less. · Avoid oversized portions.

ChooseMyPlate.gov

USDA does not support any products, services, or organizations. LEAN CUISINE® and NESTLÉ® JUICY JUICE® are registered trademarks owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland.

©2012 Produce for Better Health Foundation

Rigatoni with Chicken and Pesto with Spinach Fresh Fruit Salad Preparation Time: 20 minutes Adding cooked fresh or frozen vegetables to a favorite frozen entrée is an easy way to add color and nutrition to an already tasty dish. Try adding your family’s favorite vegetable, such as broccoli, tomatoes, or bell peppers. Served with a fresh spinach salad that uses raspberry vinegar to give the light, basil vinaigrette dressing a bright note, this meal is perfect for a family dinner.

Ingredients Pasta 1 package (25 oz) STOUFFER'S® Rigatoni with Chicken & Pesto 1 16 oz package of frozen mixed vegetables Salad ¼ cup raspberry vinegar

½ tsp salt 6 cups fresh spinach, washed, dried, and coarsely chopped 1 small apple, unpeeled and thinly sliced 2 kiwifruit, peeled and thinly sliced

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

2 small oranges, peeled and sectioned

1 tsp granulated sugar

8 fresh strawberries, sliced

¼ tsp dried basil, crushed

2 tbsp sliced almonds, toasted

Cook the STOUFFER'S® Rigatoni with Chicken and Pesto according to package directions. For the mixed vegetables, cook according to package directions for stovetop. Meanwhile, combine vinegar, oil, sugar, basil, and salt in small bowl; whisk until blended. Combine spinach, apple, kiwifruit, oranges, and strawberries in large bowl. Add dressing to salad; toss well to coat. Sprinkle salad with nuts. Once the Rigatoni with Chicken and Pesto is done, combine in large bowl. Serve immediately. Serves 5.

Meal Nutrition Information per Serving

Tips for fast, nutritious meals · For many families, dinner can be one of the busiest times of day. By pairing frozen prepared entrées that offer diverse flavors, sizes, and cooking methods with fruits and vegetables, families can create fast nutritious meals that fit into any lifestyle. · To save time, use canned or frozen veggies in preparing a dish or a meal. · To make a quick spinach salad, use pre-packaged fresh spinach or salad kits that are ready to use. · Look for frozen meals with whole grains, < 500 total calories, < 600 mg of sodium, and < 30% of calories from fat per serving, then add more fruits and veggies as side dishes or toppings and voila, a fast, nutritious meal!

Meal cost Approximately $12.69 for five, $2.54 per serving. *Retail prices, Boulder, Colorado, Summer 2012.

(Serve with an 8 oz glass of non-fat milk.)

Calories 530 Total Fat 19g Saturated Fat 4.5g % of Calories from Fat 32% % Calories from Sat Fat 8% Protein 26g Carbohydrates 64g Cholesterol 30mg Dietary Fiber 8g Sodium 660mg

MyPlate Food Group Amounts Fruits ¾ cup

Vegetables 1¼ cup

Protein 1 oz

Dairy 1 cup

Grains 2 oz

Online Resources

MyPlate Core Messages

FruitsAndVeggiesMoreMatters.org Stouffers.com Meals.com FoodChamps.org ChooseMyPlate.gov

Foods to Increase

Foods to Reduce

· Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. · Make at least half your grains whole grains. · Switch to fat-free or low-fat (1%) milk.

· Compare sodium in foods like soup, bread, and frozen meals—and choose the foods with lower numbers. · Drink water instead of sugary drinks.

Balancing Calories · Enjoy your food, but eat less. · Avoid oversized portions.

USDA does not support any products, services, or organizations. STOUFFER’S® is a registered trademark owned by Société des Produits Nestlé S.A., Vevey, Switzerland.

©2012 Produce for Better Health Foundation