Spring is quickly turning into summer.  Minnesotans across the state are emerging from winter hibernation to fire up the grill, plant gardens and plan upcoming trips to the farmer’s market. While we wait patiently for our favorite seasonal produce to hit the stands over the upcoming months – knee high by the Fourth of July sweet corn, anyone? – we can embrace the early season with some healthy and refreshing recipes from Blue Cross’ Thrive, a magazine for healthy choices and your best life.

All day healthy with breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes

Veggie Breakfast Wraps
A low fat, protein-packed meal that’s perfect for mornings on-the-go. This recipe is courtesy of the American Diabetes Association – so it’s not only tasty, but wholesome for the entire family.

Lemon chicken with rosemary and garlic
Perfect for a light lunch and adaptable with a leafy green salad, veggie and your favorite grain, this chicken breast revels in simplicity that lets lemon and fresh herbs take center stage.

Chicken and vegetable stir-fry
Evenings can still be chilly well into June. This warm and hearty stir-fry is a perfect veggie-heavy dinner with plenty of warm flavor.

More for less with Market Bucks

SNAP benefits, a federal food assistance program, can now be used at a growing number of farmer’s markets across the state (see map). Also, Hunger Solutions, has created a program that enables eligible households to increase the value of their SNAP/EBT dollar by matching the first $10 of spending at participating farmer’s markets. Visit Hungersolutions.com/programs/market-bucks for details. You can find more information about SNAP benefits at Hungersolutions.org/snap-screener.