Good 4 ME: Mason Jar Southwest Chicken Bowl

BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - Here are 4 Mason Jar Meals that you should try!

Mason jars make healthy eating simple, portable and fun! The layered design keeps ingredients fresh — dressings and sauces stay at the bottom while greens and toppings are crisp on top. Mason jar meals are portion-controlled and perfect for meal prep. Just grab and enjoy a balanced meal anytime!

1: Southwest Chicken Burrito Bowl

Ingredients (assemble in this order):

• 2 Tbsp. Taste of Inspirations® Mild Sweet Onion Salsa
• 2 Tbsp. Siggi’s® Icelandic Skyr Plain Nonfat Yogurt
• 1/2 cup cooked brown rice
• 1/2 cup chopped rotisserie chicken mixed with 1 tsp. McCormick® Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1/4 cup black beans, rinsed; 1/4 cup corn, fresh or frozen
• 2 Tbsp. Cabot® Seriously Sharp Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1/4 cup shredded lettuce or baby spinach

Directions:

Shake mason jar and eat (or pour into a bowl).

Nutritional Information:

Amount per serving:

• Calories 377
• Total Fat 8 g
• Saturated Fat 4 g
• Cholesterol 70 mg
• Sodium 779 mg
• Carbohydrate 46 g
• Dietary Fiber 5 g
• Sugar 6 g
• Added Sugar 1 g
• Protein 31 g

2: Overnight Protein Power Oats

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup Hannaford Rolled Oats
• 1 Tbsp. chia seeds
• 1 tsp. McCormick® Cinnamon
• 1/2 scoop Nature’s Promise® Grass Fed Whey Protein Powder
• 1/2 cup Stonyfield® Organic Nonfat Plain Greek Yogurt
• 1/2-3/4 cup Silk® Unsweet Almondmilk
• Optional: 1 tsp. honey or maple syrup
• Toppings: 1/4 cup berries (fresh or frozen); 1 Tbsp. chopped nuts and/or seeds

Directions:

Mix the base ingredients and add toppings. Let set in the fridge overnight for best results.

Nutritional Information:

Amount per serving:

• Calories 438
• Total Fat 13 g
• Saturated Fat 1.5 g
• Cholesterol 26 mg
• Sodium 138 mg
• Carbohydrate 52 g
• Dietary Fiber 11 g
• Sugar 9 g
• Added Sugar 0 g
• Protein 30 g

3: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad

Ingredients (assemble in this order):

• 2-3 Tbsp. Cedar’s® Tzatziki or Reserve Za’atar & Tahini Hommus
• 1/2 cup Hannaford Garbanzo Beans (Chickpeas), rinsed
• 1/4 cup diced cucumber; 1/4 cup halved cherry tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp. Taste of Inspirations® Reduced Fat Crumbled Feta Cheese
• 1 Tbsp. diced red onion
• 1-2 tsp. Greek seasoning mix: equal parts McCormick® Oregano, Thyme, Onion Powder, Garlic Powder, Dill
• 1 cup chopped Hannaford Baby Spinach

Directions:

Shake mason jar and eat (or pour into a bowl).

Nutritional Information:

Amount per serving:

• Calories 201
• Total Fat 6 g
• Saturated Fat 2.5 g
• Cholesterol 13 mg
• Sodium 505 mg
• Carbohydrate 26 g
• Dietary Fiber 6.5 g
• Sugar 7 g
• Added Sugar 0 g
• Protein 13 g

4: Asian Noodle Salad

Ingredients (assemble in this order):

• 2 Tbsp. Cedar’s® Roasted Red Pepper Hommus
• 1 tsp. McCormick® Garlic Powder
• 2 tsp. low sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos
• 1/2 cup cooked plain whole wheat noodles or brown rice
• 1/4 cup shredded carrot; 1/4 cup sliced bell pepper
• 1/4 cup shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
• 2 Tbsp. chopped scallions or cilantro
• Optional: sesame seeds or crushed peanuts

Directions:

Shake mason jar and eat (or pour into a bowl).

Nutritional Information:

Amount per serving

• Calories 186
• Total Fat 5 g
• Saturated Fat 2.5 g
• Cholesterol 0 mg
• Sodium 524 mg
• Carbohydrate 30 g
• Dietary Fiber 5 g
• Sugar 4 g
• Added Sugar 0 g
• Protein 7 g