Kashi Introduces Two New Tasty Steam Meal Varieties

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., May 28, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Using steam to bring out delicious flavors from real ingredients, Kashi, the premier natural food and lifestyle company, today announced the addition of two new mouthwatering Steam Meal varieties—Kashi^® Three Cheese Ravioli and Kashi^® Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto. Made with the signature Kashi^® Seven Whole Grain^™ blend and tasty flavor combinations, the new vegetarian Steam Meals offer two servings per bag and provide a convenient and nourishing alternative when a from-scratch meal isn't an option.

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• Kashi Three Cheese Ravioli Steam Meal serves up Kashi^™ 7 Multigrain Pasta filled with a creamy blend of ricotta, asiago and mozzarella cheeses, combined with spinach, basil and red peppers, as well as chickpea puree—topped with a zesty garlic basil Mediterranean tomato sauce. Adding a nutritious spin to a classic dish, this meal delivers 23g of whole grains, 13g of protein and 5g of fiber per serving¹.
• Kashi Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto Steam Meal combines rich Crimini mushrooms and crisp asparagus with Kashi Seven Whole Grains & Sesame^™ pilaf, and is tossed in a flavorful parmesan cream sauce. This hearty risotto entree provides nearly a day's worth of recommended whole grains in one serving with 45g, 12g of protein and 7g of fiber per serving².

"Our new Kashi Steam Meals for two are delicious, good-for-you versions of traditional comfort dishes that deliver what people like most about a homemade meal—real, quality ingredients and incredible taste," said Jeff Johnson, senior nutritionist and natural food and lifestyle expert at Kashi. "Convenient and nutritious, these are must-haves for the freezer at home and in the office."

The new flavors join Kashi's existing Steam Meal line, which includes Chicken and Chipotle BBQ and Italian Vegetable Medley Pasta for two, as well as the single-serve Steam Meal varieties—Chicken Fettuccine, Sesame Chicken, Spinach and Artichoke Pasta and Roasted Garlic Chicken Farfalle. The Kashi Three Cheese Ravioli and Mushroom and Asparagus Steam Meals are available in the frozen aisle of grocers and natural food retailers nationwide for a suggested retail price of $6.95. For more information, visit www.kashi.com.

¹Kashi Three Cheese Ravioli Steam Meal contains 10g of fat per serving

²Kashi Mushroom and Asparagus Risotto Steam Meal contains 11g of fat per serving

About Kashi Company

Founded in 1984, Kashi dreams of a world where everyone embraces natural health. As a natural lifestyle pioneer, Kashi is passionate about and committed to improving the health of people and our planet. By providing great tasting, nutritious and innovative foods, Kashi enables people to achieve optimal health and wellness, while also leading them on a path toward embracing a natural lifestyle. Kashi also champions non-profit organizations working to keep real food in the minds and hands of communities across the country through the Kashi REAL Project. To learn more about 25 years of Kashi's mission, sustainable efforts, values and roots, visit Kashi.com.

Kashi's products are natural, minimally processed and free of highly refined sugars, artificial additives and artificial preservatives. Kashi^® brands and foods include: GOLEAN^® cereals and bars; Kashi^® Heart to Heart^® cereal, instant oatmeal and whole grain crackers; Kashi^® 7 Whole Grain Puffs, Honey Puffs, Nuggets and Flakes cereals; Kashi^® Good Friends^® cereal; Kashi^® Autumn Wheat^®, Cinnamon Harvest^®, Island Vanilla^®, Strawberry Fields^®, Simply Maize, Indigo Morning^™, Berry Fruitful and Blackberry Hills^™ (organic) cereals; Kashi^® Honey Sunshine^® and Berry Blossoms^® cereals; Kashi^® Black Currant Walnut cereal; Kashi^® chewy and crunchy granola bars, layered granola bars, soft-baked cereal bars, soft n' chewy bars and soft-baked squares; Kashi^® snack crackers, pita crisps and cookies; Kashi^® all natural frozen waffles, entrees, steam meals and pizzas; and Kashi^® 7 Whole Grain Pilaf. 

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