Little bodies need lots of nutrients to grow big and strong! A great way to pack lots of nutrients into one meal is by eating a well-rounded meal. Our friends at Cooking Light have partnered with USDA’s MyPlate to create several tasty  recipes, that are nutritious quick AND easy! Sure to be a hit with the family these recipes include a variety of grains, vegetables, and protein!

Recipes

Cilantro-Lime Chicken with Avocado Salsa

A three-minute dip into a pungent cilantro-lime marinade is all that’s needed to deliver big flavor to chicken breasts. Serve with saffron rice. Click here for the recipe.

Tofu with Red Curry Paste, Peas, and Yellow Tomatoes

The red curry paste in this ethnic dish is a blend of clarified butter, curry powder, vinegar, and other seasonings. Use either Indian or Asian curry paste; it comes in mild and hot versions and can be modified to suit your preference. Click here for the recipe.

Mango Shrimp Kebabs

These fresh-flavored mango shrimp skewers are ready to enjoy in just 25 minutes and are a great option for entertaining when the weather is warm. Click here for the recipe.

Dinner doesn’t have to take a full night of planning. With Contessa Premium Foods’ Convenience Meals delicious dinners can be prepared in under ten minutes! With 18 different types of meals, there’s bound to be dishes to satisfy every member of the family! The ingredients are high-grade with no MSG, no trans fat, and no artificial colors or flavors.

From the Mouth of a Kid:

I love the orange chicken! It’s sweet and fruity! And, mom says it’s good for me too!  

 From the Eyes of a Parent:

With Contessa’s super-speedy and convenient preparation, there’s more time to spend with the kids and less time cooking and cleaning up! 

 Flavorful Features

The Icing on the Cake:

Many Contessa Convenience Meals serve a complete balanced meal – no need to shop and prepare multiple dishes to achieve the same goal! Prepare as-is, or as a shortcut to cooking other meals like lasagna, salad, soup, or even a breakfast frittata! Sauce packets are kept separate from main ingredients, allowing for recipe variations and special dietary needs. 

Contessa Premium Foods’ Convenience Meals come in a delicious variety of flavors that include Beef Mongolian, Broccoli Beef, Chicken Alfredo, Chicken Chow Mein, Chicken Florentine, Chicken Fried Rice, Chicken Stir-Fry, Italian Sausage Rigatoni, Jambalaya, Orange Chicken, Paella, Sesame Chicken, Shrimp Alfredo Penne, Shrimp Fried Rice, Shrimp Primavera, Shrimp Scampi Linguini, Shrimp Stir-Fry, and Vodka Chicken Penne. 

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