Recipes by Product Brand
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All Day Breakfast Potato Bowl
Each prepared bowl contributes 2 oz M/MA, 7/8 Veg (1/2 cup starch, 1/8 cup dark green, 1/4 cup red)
Bare Burrito Bowl
One serving provides 2 oz M/MA, 1/2 cup Beans, 1 oz Whole Grain
Beef & Bean Enchiladas
Our version of beef and pinto bean enchiiadas offers all the comfort and bold flavor of traditional enchiladas with all the nutrition and flavor. Meal components: 2.5 oz M/MA, 1 oz eq whole grain, 1/8 cup vegetable
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo
Smart Snack Approved as an entree. Meets calorie, fat and sodium requirements for center of the plate. Provides 1/8 cup Vegetable, 2 oz M/MA, 1 oz eq Grain
Chicken Alfredo Flatbread
1 serving provides 2 oz M/MA, 1 oz Whole Grain
Chicken Alfredo Potato Bowl
Each prepared bowl contribute 2.5 oz M/MA, 3/4 Veg (3/4 cup starch)
Cilantro Lime Rice
The adventurous duo of crisp, chopped cilantro entwined with a juicy splash of tropical lime takes white or brown rice new places. Create flavored rice like what's served at Q'doba and Chipotle restaurants.
Cincinnati 3-Way Chili
This warm and earthy dish draws its character from the city's Greek immigrants who introduced flavors like cinnamon to this hearty bowl. Each serving provides 2 oz eq grain, 2 oz eq M/MA, 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable, 1/8 cup beans.
Cobb Salad Cup with BBQ Ranch Dressing
Smart Snack Approved as an entree. Meets calorie, fat and sodium requirements for center of plate. Provides 1 cup vegetable, 3 oz M/MA, 1/4 cup fruit
Cranberry Salsa/Chutney
Made in minutes, this fresh sweet-tangy-spicy cranberry salsa gets its heat from a jalapeno pepper combined with chopped cilantro and onions, which are already in the mix. Use it in a wrap or as a dip.
Cuban Black Bean
Rich traditional Cuban flavor. 1/3 cup of prepared beans (beans undrained) provides 1/4 cup of beans or 1 oz eq M/MA.
Fruit Crisp
Fresh fruit topped with wholesome oats and sugar
Garden Salad Cup with Ranch Dressing
Smart Snack Approved as an entree. Meets calorie, fat and sodium requirements for center of plate. Provides 1 cup vegetable, 2 oz M/MA
Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing
Give your customers the Greek style dressing that is trendy now but without buying a different SKU. Nutritional Facts based on using V402 Foothill Farms Ranch Dressing Mix with nonfat Greek yogurt and fat free mayo.
Holiday Potato Bowl
Each prepared bowl contribute 2 oz M/MA, 1.5 Grain, 3/4 Veg (1/2 cup starch, 1/4 cup other)
Hummus with Whole Grain Chips
Smart Snack Approved as a vegetable. Meets calorie, fat and sodium requirements for a vegetable snack. Provides 1/2 cup Vegetable, 1 oz eq Grain
Loaded Nachos
1 serving provides 2 M/MA, 1 oz eq grain, 1/8 cup vegetable
Meatless Spaghetti with Red Sauce
1 1/4 cup provides 2 serving grains/breads
Mexican Whole Grain Brown Rice
1/2 cup provides 1 oz whole grain
Picadillo & Rice Burrito
One serving provides 2 oz M/MA, 2 oz Grains and 0.125 cup vegetable.
Red Beans & Brown Rice - Entree
Traditional style red beans and rice made with kidney beans, onions, celery, peppers and whole grain brown rice. For schools it provides: 2 oz eq M/MA, 2 oz eq whole grain and 3/8 c other vegetables
Red Beans & Brown Rice - Side Dish
Traditional style red beans and rice made with kidney beans, onions, celery, peppers and whole grain brown rice. For schools it provides: 1/4 c beans, 1 oz eq whole grain and 1/8 c other vegetables
Sloppy Joe
Classic American meal.
Spinach Salad Cup with Italian Dressing
Smart Snack Approved as an entree. Meets calorie, fat and sodium requirements for center of plate. Provides 1 cup Vegetable, 3 oz M/MA, 1 oz eq Grain
Taco Potato Bowl
Each prepared bowl contribute 2.5 oz M/MA, 3/4 Veg (1/2 cup starch, 1/4 cup other)
Taco Salad
This dish excels at meeting nutritional requirements, driving participation and best of all—getting kids interested in eating salads. Each serving provides 2 oz eq grain, 2 oz eq M/MA, 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable and 1/2 cup dark green.
Taco Salad Cup with Fiesta Salsa Ranch
Smart Snack Approved as an entree. Meets calorie, fat and sodium requirements for center of plate. Provides 1 cup vegetable, 2 oz M/MA
Taco Soup
A delicious soup composed of similar ingredients to those used inside a taco. Soup may be topped with cheese, sour cream, green onions, avocado or tortilla chips. Recipe submitted by Bloomfield Schools NM.
Traditional Three Cheese Mac & Cheese
Make the ideal version of this classic dish. Upsell by adding in premium proteins and veggies. The three varieties of cheese in the sauce give this mac & cheese recipe a complex and delicious flavor.
Turkey Chili
1 cup serving provides 2 oz Meat/Meat Alternates and 1/4 cup Red/Orange.
Turkey, Cranberry & Stuffing Casserole
Combine all the essentials of the holidays into this remarkable dish. 1-cup serving provides: 1 oz eq grain, 2 oz eq M/MA, 1/4 c fruit
Vegan Picadillo Burrito
One serving provides 1 oz M/MA, 2 oz Grains, and 1/2 cup Vegetable
Veggie Au Gratin Potato Bowl
Each prepared bowl contributes 2 oz M/MA, 3/4 Veg (1/2 cup starch, 1/7 cup dark green)
