Balanced meals include foods from at least three food groups and provide a good variety of the nutrients you need every day to be healthy.
Here are some examples of balanced meals featuring fish and containing foods from all four food groups:
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A cozy lunch on a cool autumn day: A big bowl of steaming chunky seafood chowder made with 2% milk, salmon or haddock fillets and served with crunchy bruschetta loaded with chopped tomatoes, basil and melted mozzarella cheese.
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Fun family dinner: Fish fajitas made with breaded sole fillets, onions, sliced red, green and yellow pepper strips and whole wheat tortillas. Serve strawberry yogurt for dessert.
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Summer barbecue: Kabobs on the grill, made with haddock fillets, cherry tomatoes, mushrooms and green pepper, served on a bed of rice tossed with a hint of butter and chopped parsley. Ice cream and blueberries for dessert.
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