Seasonal Meal Suggestions

Healthy Meal Ideas – Bean and Cheese TortillaMeals Matter offers healthy meal ideas that will help you break out of your cooking routine by offering themed meals that are fun and easy to prepare. These healthy meal ideas include nutrient analysis for fat and calories and offer inspiration for planning balanced nutritious meals that include a variety of foods.

Our healthy meal ideas are sure to become family favorites. They contain seasonal ingredients and are appropriate for holiday dinners or casual dinner parties with friends and family.

We hope you enjoy our healthy meal ideas!

May

Cinco de Mayo
Mother's Day
A Taste of Thailand
Heavenly Honey
Savory Shrimp Special
Memorial Day

June

Tuna Special
Delightful Flag Day Dinner
Father’s Day
Dijon Dinner

July

Fava Flavor
Fiery Fourth of July
Simple Sandwich Sensation
Italian Tastes
Weekend Adventure
  

Cinco de Mayo
Try out some Mexican flavors with these traditional Mexican dishes.
Pork Fajitas
Spicy Black Beans and Rice
Caramel Flan with Mangoes
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 754
Fat: 18 gm
Carbohydrates: 109 gm
Sodium: 1415 mg
% Calories from Fat: 18.5 %
 
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Mother's Day
Make Mom the scrumptious meal she deserves.
Chicken Breast and Mushrooms in Wine
Couscous & Green Beans
Whole Wheat Dinner Roll
Caramel-Toffee Parfaits
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 784
Fat: 20 gm
Carbohydrates: 80 gm
Sodium: 454 mg
% Calories from Fat: 23 %
 
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A Taste of Thailand
Sample some savory dishes with flavors from far away.
Phad Thai
Green Salad with Low-fat Dressing
Nonfat Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 559
Fat: 20 gm
Carbohydrates: 64 gm
Sodium: 744 mg
% Calories from Fat: 32 %
 
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Heavenly Honey
Spend a relaxing evening with your honey, enjoying these tasty dishes.
Honey Glazed Pork Tenderloin
Pretty Flower Pepper Salad
Light Lemon Cake
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 758
Fat: 21.5 gm
Carbohydrates: 102 gm
Sodium: 758 mg
% Calories from Fat: 25.2 %
 
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Savory Shrimp Special
Impress your family with this low-fat flavorful meal.
Dilled Shrimp with Farfalle
Balsamic Vinegar Tomatoes
French bread
Frothy Orange Drink
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 641
Fat: 9 gm
Carbohydrates: 123 gm
Sodium: 1293 mg
% Calories from Fat: 13 %
 
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Memorial Day
Celebrate in style with this colorful meal that will please the eye and the palate.
Chicken with Oranges and Avocados
Bean Salad
Watermelon Sorbet
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 609
Fat: 11 gm
Carbohydrates: 62 gm
Sodium: 427 mg
% Calories from Fat: 16.3 %
 
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Tuna Special
Tingle your tongue with a tuna and pasta duo.
Tuna Stuffed Shells
Asparagus Salad with Carrots and Shiitake Mushrooms
Blueberry Snack Cake
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 730
Fat: 20 gm
Carbohydrates: 100 gm
Sodium: 1178 mg
% Calories from Fat: 25 %
 
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Delightful Flag Day Dinner
Enjoy a delightful summer meal and finish it off with a Red White and Blue dessert.
Penne with Spring Vegetables
Cold Zucchini Soup
American Flag Pudding
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 654
Fat: 23 gm
Carbohydrates: 92 gm
Sodium: 936 mg
% Calories from Fat: 31.4 %
 
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Father’s Day
Treat Dad to a hearty meal meant to fill a man’s appetite.
Garlic Lime Steak
Mashed Potatoes
Tossed Green Salad with Dressing
Tropical Mango Mousse
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 650
Fat: 15 gm
Carbohydrates: 49.5 gm
Sodium: 1152 mg
% Calories from Fat: 21 %
 
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Dijon Dinner
Indulge in sensational chicken flavors and clear the palate with a sweet summer salad.
Almond Chicken Dijon
California Summer Salad
Non-fat Vanilla Frozen Yogurt
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 537
Fat: 13 gm
Carbohydrates: 66 gm
Sodium: 486 mg
% Calories from Fat: 21.3 %
 
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Fava Flavor
This meal creates a whole new way of bringing beans to the dinner table.
Fava Bean Cake with Diced Red Peppers and Yogurt
Parmesan Orzo Primavera
Cup Custard
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 542
Fat: 12.6 gm
Carbohydrates: 78 gm
Sodium: 1037 mg
% Calories from Fat: 21 %
 
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Fiery Fourth of July
Fire up the grill and celebrate the Fourth under the summer sun.
Steak, Veggies and Rice
Spicy Corn Salad with Chilies and Cilantro
Summer Strawberry Orange Cups
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 742
Fat: 12.6 gm
Carbohydrates: 126 gm
Sodium: 726 mg
% Calories from Fat: 14.8 %
 
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Simple Sandwich Sensation
Prepare a sandwich taste with a salad texture.
Ham Salad Sandwich
Dilled Cauliflower Salad
Pink Strawberry Smoothie
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 735
Fat: 16 gm
Carbohydrates: 116 gm
Sodium: 1296 mg
% Calories from Fat: 20 %
 
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Italian Tastes
Low-fat Italian can't get any better.
Baked Chicken with Garlic & Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Italian Potatoes
Nearly-Instant Strawberry Trifle
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 623
Fat: 5 gm
Carbohydrates: 75 gm
Sodium: 707 mg
% Calories from Fat: 7.2 %
 
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Weekend Adventure
Take your taste buds on an adventure with these tantalizing entrées
Apricot Chicken
Vegetable Pilaf
Roasted Asparagus with Balsamic Browned Butter
Lemon Oatmeal Cookies
Nutrient Information
for 1 serving of the entire menu:
Calories: 761
Fat: 19 gm
Carbohydrates: 69 gm
Sodium: 1468 mg
% Calories from Fat: 22 %
 
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