Meijer Summer Bounty Recipes

There's nothing better than the taste of fresh fruits and vegetables – summer's bounty! Incorporating summer flavors into healthy and affordable meals is easy with Meijer.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup chicken or vegetable stock
• 1 cup jasmine rice
• ½ teaspoon salt

• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 4 – 6 ounce fish fillets (such as sea bass, halibut, salmon, or snapper)
• 2 peaches, cut into ¼" slices
• ½ small red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 handful of cilantro
• 4 – 20" long sheets parchment paper

Directions:

Recipe Source: Georgia Peach Council

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen broccoli spears
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon Meijer Lit Soy Sauce
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 teaspoons vinegar
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Directions:

1. Cook broccoli according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, combine oil, soy sauce, sugar and vinegar; heat on medium until sugar is dissolved and mixture is hot.
2. Drain broccoli; place in a serving bowl. Drizzle with soy sauce mixture and sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Recipe Source: Taste of Home

• 1 can green chiles
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears)
• 1 cup rinsed and drained black beans

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 6 large ripe tomatoes (about 4 pounds)
• 1 cup cooked quinoa (cook according to package directions)
• 1/4 cup water
• 4 ounces colby-Jack cheese, shredded (about 1 cup packed)

1. Cut tops off tomatoes; set aside. Carefully scoop out tomato pulp, leaving shells intact. Sprinkle tomatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Invert tomatoes on a wire rack; let stand 30 minutes. Dry insides of tomatoes with a paper towel.Click to see savings
2. Spoon about 3/4 cup corn mixture into each tomato. Divide cheese evenly among tomatoes. Place tomatoes and tops, if desired, on a jelly-roll pan. Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Preheat broiler. Broil the tomatoes 1 1/2 minutes or until cheese melts. Place tomato tops on tomatoes, if desired.

Serves 6

Ingredients:

1 cup chopped strawberries

• 1/2 cup chopped kiwi
• 1/2 cup chopped seeded cucumber
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Ginger, Ground

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients in medium bowl until well blended. Cover. Refrigerate 30 minutes to blend flavors.
2. Serve with Cinnamon Pita Chips

Turkey may be the star of your Thanksgiving dinner table, but this lean protein is too good to have such a limited run. Make it a summer blockbuster! Turkey is low in fat and high in protein. It is a source of iron, zinc, phosphorus, potassium and B vitamins. A serving of turkey is a 2 to 3-ounce cooked portion.

Serves 4

• 1 package (10 ounces) mixed greens
• ½ pound cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 4 green onions, sliced
• 12 ounces Roasted Deli Turkey Breast, cut into 2-X 2-1/2-inch fingers:
• 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons reduced fat mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 4 slices turkey bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions:

In large salad bowl combine salad greens, tomatoes, onions and turkey. Cover and chill.

1. Make the Creamy Avocado Dressing by blending avocado and garlic in blender or food processor. Add oil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Process until well blended.
2. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of Creamy Avocado Dressing. Toss.
3. To serve, garnish with bacon and pass remaining dressing

Nutritional information: 250 Calories, 14g Fat, 15g Carbohydrate, 4g Fiber, 20g Protein

Source: The National Turkey Federation

Serves 4

• 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
• ¼ cup blueberries
• 1 cup raspberries
• 1 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
• 1 cup almond milk
• 1 tablespoon Meijer Organic Maple Syrup
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 teaspoon McCormick Poppy Seed
• Sliced strawberries (optional)
• Fresh mint sprigs (optional)

Directions:

Place strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, Greek yogurt, almond milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon in a food processor or blender. Process for 30-45 seconds or until coarsely pureed.

1. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in Poppy Seeds. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
2. Ladle chilled soup into dessert bowls or glasses. Garnish with sliced strawberries and fresh mint.