Ever get stuck wondering what to make for dinner? You and me both, mama!
If I’m having a super busy day, it’s suddenly 5:00pm before I know it and I haven’t prepared anything for dinner.
I can quickly defrost some chicken breasts but what about a yummy side dish?
Well have I got a quick, hearty and healthy solution for you! I had the opportunity to try McCain® Harvest Splendour™ Medleys and I was really impressed.
They are the perfect side dish solution because they bring potatoes and vegetables together. Ahh! A marriage of veggies and potatoes so I don’t have to cook both separately – that makes a busy mum happy.
McCain® Harvest Splendour™ Medleys come in four varieties:
- Potato and Broccoli Medley
- Potato and Carrot Medley
- Three Potato Medley
- Yukon Gold Potato and Mushroom Medley
I like the variety McCain offers; I can’t wait to try the three potato medley since sweet potatoes are my absolute favourite.
Did I mention they are healthy? They have no trans-fat and have no artificial colours or flavours. They are made with 100% real potatoes and vegetables.
A 3/4 cup serving cooked has 130 calories and 2 g of fat. A serving has just 13 g of carbohydrates and 1 g of sugar. I usually am concerned about sodium in prepared foods but the vegetables are completely separate from the seasoning packet; one serving has only 105 mg of sodium.
Even if you are on a low-sodium diet, you could even cut the seasoning packet down in half if you so desired. If you wanted, you could simply season it yourself too.
I tried the Yukon Gold Potato and Mushroom Medley which includes specially selected Yukon Gold potatoes, crimini mushrooms (which I prefer to just white button mushrooms), green beans, fire roasted crimini mushrooms, canola oil, and spices.
The bag was easy to open which is also a bonus when you’re in a rush. When I opened the herb package, it smelled like Thanksgiving stuffing… yum! I love a variety of spices so this scent was very appealing.
There is enough for a side dish for a family of five. The 500g package has six servings but even if you divide into four servings, it is still a healthy side dish.
The Medley was easy to prepare – I heated up 1 tbsp. of sunflower oil in a pan, added the seasoning and frozen medley and mixed it up. I stirred it a few times until it was ready. The package says within 10 to 14 minutes; I kept it in the pan for 15 minutes while I quickly cooked some chicken in another pan.
I’m really impressed with these McCain Harvest Splendour Medleys. They are wholesome and well-balanced and a great side dish to compliment a meal.
When dinner needs to get on the table quickly, McCain® Harvest Splendour™ Medleys are a wonderful option.
McCain® Harvest Splendour™ Medleys are now available in the frozen vegetable section nationwide at most major grocery chains for an average retail price of $3.79-$3.99 each (retailer may sell for less). For more information, visit www.harvestsplendour.ca or visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/mccaincanada.
Disclosure: This post was brought to you by McCain via Glam Media Canada. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of McCain.