Fulfill Your Family’s Nutrition Mission

(Family Features) Eating healthy as a family starts with a plan involving nutritious ingredients, and one of the easiest ways to incorporate them is through meal prepping. By organizing recipes and the ingredients you’ll need to make them ahead of time, you’re saving time in the kitchen and helping ensure your family members won’t go off-course.

Dishes like Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice and Mini Apple Pie Empanadas, ideal for a weekday family dinner and dessert, involve using fresh produce to encourage nutritious eating habits. Plus, because the recipes take little time to assemble and cook, you’ll save yourself more precious moments to spend at the table with loved ones.

These recipes are part of the “Mission for Nutrition” by Produce for Kids, an effort to raise awareness on the importance of meal planning and preparation to achieve regular healthy family eating together. In addition, partners of the program will donate 800,000 meals to families in need through Feeding America.

To find more information and recipes, and to download a free e-book including meal-planning ideas, visit themissionfornutrition.com.

Mini Apple Pie Empanadas

Recipe courtesy of Produce for Kids
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 12

• 4          cups peeled, sliced Gala apples
• 1/4       cup maple syrup
• 1          tablespoon cornstarch
• 1          teaspoon cinnamon
• 12        frozen empanada shells, thawed
• 1          large egg white, beaten

1. Heat skillet over low heat. Add apples, syrup, cornstarch and cinnamon. Cook 10 minutes, stirring frequently, or until apples are tender.
2. Line center of each empanada shell with apples; fold and use fork to press edges together and seal. Brush with egg wash.
3. Heat oven to 375° F.
4. Place sealed empanadas on parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Tip: To make in air fryer: Heat air fryer to 375° F. Spray air fryer basket with nonstick cooking spray. Add sealed empanadas and cook 8 minutes, or until golden brown.

Chicken Cauliflower Fried Rice

Recipe courtesy of Produce for Kids
Prep time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4

• 2          teaspoons olive oil
• 12        ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, chopped
• 1          package Green Giant Fresh Cauliflower Crumbles fried rice blend
• 1          large egg, scrambled

1. In large skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add chicken and cook 5 minutes, or until cooked through. Remove from skillet.
2. Add cauliflower crumbles. Cook 5 minutes, or until tender. Push to edge of skillet to make hole in middle. Pour egg into center and cook, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes, or until firm. Add chicken back to pan and stir to combine.

Simple, Flavorful Recipes to Reimagine Mealtime

(Family Features) While it can be easy to fall into a routine of cooking the same recipes week in and week out, getting creative with mealtime can be as easy as making simple swaps and trying new flavor combinations with fresh, high-quality ingredients.

One of the easiest ways to shake things up in the kitchen any night of the week is to reimagine a classic dish by replacing one of the main ingredients. As an alternative to the typical chicken or beef, fresh pork is a versatile, convenient and flavorful protein that can easily transform a predictable meal into something new and delicious.

Instead of chicken Florentine, try this recipe for Pork Chops in Creamy Roasted Garlic Florentine Sauce, or rethink the typical weeknight stir-fry with this quick and easy Italian Stir-Fried Pork and Pasta.

For more creative yet easy ways to reimagine mealtime, visit Smithfield.com/ShakeItUp.

Pork Chops in Creamy Roasted Garlic Florentine Sauce

Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

• 4          Smithfield Boneless Pork Chops
• salt, to taste
• pepper, to taste
• 4          tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 8          cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4       cup bacon pieces, half-cooked
• 1/2       cup chicken stock
• 2          cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2    cups chopped fresh baby spinach
• 1/2       cup chopped fresh tomato
• 1/4       cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1          teaspoon Italian seasoning

1. Season pork chops on both sides with salt and pepper, to taste.
2. In large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Cook pork chops 4-5 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 145° F. Remove pork chops from pan and keep warm.
3. In same skillet, heat remaining oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and partially cooked bacon to skillet; cook until tender, about 3 minutes. Add chicken stock and bring to simmer.
4. Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
5. Add spinach and tomatoes to sauce; let spinach wilt. Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning; simmer about 3 minutes.
6. Return pork chops to pan along with juices. Spoon Florentine sauce over chops; simmer 3-5 minutes.

Italian Stir-Fried Pork and Pasta

Cook time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

• 1          Smithfield Roasted Garlic & Herb Marinated Fresh Pork Loin Filet
• 1          package (8 ounces) spiral pasta
• 2          tablespoons olive oil
• 2          small zucchini squash, sliced lengthwise and cut into 1/2-inch slices
• 1          small red onion, thinly sliced
• 8          sliced mushrooms
• 1/2       cup julienne-sliced sun-dried tomatoes
• 1          teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4       cup butter
• 1/2       cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2          tablespoons chopped fresh basil

1. Heat skillet or wok to 400° F.
2. Slice pork loin filet into thin strips.
3. Cook pasta according to package directions.
4. Add pork strips and oil to heated skillet. Stir-fry until meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
5. Add zucchini, onion, mushrooms, tomatoes, garlic and butter to skillet; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
6. Drain pasta and add to pork and vegetable mixture with cheese and basil; toss to coat.