
Recipes for Healthy Kids: Cookbook for Child Care Centers
Recipes for 25 servings
The recipes in the cookbook feature foods both children and adults should consume more of: dark green and orange vegetables, dry beans and peas, and whole grains. All of these healthy recipes are low in total fat, saturated fat, sugar and sodium. With fun names like Porcupine Sliders, Smokin' Powerhouse Chili, and Squish Squash Lasagna, these kid-tested, kid-approved recipes are sure to please children and be an instant hit!
Availability: [PDF] Printed materials are available only to schools, childcare providers and summer meal programs participating in one of USDA’s child nutrition programs. All are welcome to download these materials and make copies. If you have difficulty opening any of these files in your Internet browser, please right-click on the link and “save target as…” to download.
Whole Grains
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| Porcupine Sliders (Grand Prize Winner) | Chic' Penne (1st Place Winner) | Mediterranean Quinoa Salad (2nd Place Winner) |
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| Aztec Grain Salad | Chicken Alfredo with a Twist | Chicken Curry Casserole |
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| Oodles of Noodles | Peppy Quinoa | Rainbow Rice |
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| Stir-Fried Green Rice, Eggs, and Ham (Turkey Ham) |
Dark Green & Orange Vegetables
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| Tasty Tots (Popular Choice Award) | Central Valley Harvest Bake (1st Place Winner) | Stir-Fry Fajita Chicken, Squash, and Corn (2nd Place Winner) |
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| Bok Choy Wrappers | Crunchy Hawaiian Chicken Wrap | Harvest Delight |
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| Roasted Fish Crispy Slaw Wrap | Smokin' Powerhouse Chili | Squish Squash Lasagna |
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| Sweet Potato and Black Bean Stew |




























