WHAT: Mann's Nourish Bowls
STATS: Vary significantly by flavor. One 10.5-ounce package of the Southwest Chipotle, for example, contains 220 calories and 6 fat, 34 carbohydrate, 9 fiber, 9 sugar and 11 protein grams. We tried press samples; products are available at Kroger stores.
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THE SKINNY: Weary of dreary, cold salads? Maybe it's time to jazz up -- and heat up -- your vegetable selections.
Mann's Nourish Bowls, packaged for easy microwaving, come in a bounty of lively vegetable varieties that can serve as vegetarian entrees or as side dishes. Flavors include Bacon Maple Brussels; Basil Pesto Veggie Noodle; Cauli Rice Curry; Monterey Risotto; Sesame Sriracha; Southwest Chipotle; Spicy Thai Veggie Noodle; and Tomato Bolognese Veggie Noodle.
Some feature brown rice and some feature kohlrabi noodles. Some feature bacon and some feature vegan "Chick'n" and sausage (but then they contain cheese, which sort of defeats the purpose).
Some contain 200 calories and some contain as many as 340 calories. All are ready in three to five minutes.
When it comes to interesting quick veggie options, Mann's is the man.
-- Jennifer Christman
Slim Pickings is a weekly review of light foods.
jchristman@arkansasonline.com
ActiveStyle on 05/14/2018