Recipes

Do you like tofu? After trying this recipe, we think you will! Tofu scramble is delicious served with toast or in a breakfast burrito with all the fixings (like salsa, hot sauce, potatoes, avocado, and black beans). Optional additions are spinach, mushrooms, dill, or any herbs or vegetables you like!

Oatmeal is a breakfast powerhouse! Healthy, filling, and cheap, there are many variations so it never gets boring. Making oatmeal from scratch is cheaper than oatmeal packets and boxed cereal and often uses less sugar. We include directions for apple cinnamon oatmeal too!

These are about as nutritious as a muffin can get! Made with whole wheat flour, apples, carrots, and walnuts, they will fill you up and give you energy that lasts. A perfect breakfast for on the go or after school snack.

Eat your greens and love them too with this simple smoothie! Its color gives it a major wow factor, while its ingredients provide many important vitamins and minerals.

Pasta Fazool is another name for the traditional Italian dish Pasta e Fagioli or pasta and beans. It packs a huge nutritional punch by incorporating veggies, greens, whole grains, and beans all in one delicious dish. Enjoy!

This veggie burger is always a huge hit in our classes! It’s delicious, quick, easy, inexpensive. Try it with ketchup and mustard, or add grilled onions and peppers.

These patties are great in a wrap, on a salad, or served with your favorite condiment or dressing. Or even just plain! They are reminiscent of a potato pancake and go well with breakfast, lunch or dinner.

In a past program, students brought Doritos to class and said they wanted to learn to make them. Our counter offer? How about we make healthy greens taste cheesy, savory and delicious instead! It can be hard to believe that kids will gobble down kale, but with this recipe they will.

This is a delicious, fast, and easy dish that typically costs under $10 to make a big batch. Enjoy it over brown rice or with naan bread. It is similar to chili, but made with aromatic Indian spices and kidney beans.

Nutritious roasted cauliflower is elevated by ginger, lemon and spiced marinade in this yummy dish. This is a great side dish to Rajma or Dal and rice, or any other Indian-style main dish.

Samosas are a delectable veggie-filled Indian pastry. This recipe is just for the filling, which is delicious all on its own and easier than a batch of samosas!

Do you like tacos? Do you like lasagna? Then you will love this flavor-filled, protein-packed recipe. Corn tortillas are layered with colorful vegetables, savory black beans, and then topped with delicious salsa. Aromatic spices like cumin, oregano, paprika and chili powder combine to create this fun and festive casserole. Yum!

Elevate your taco night with this delicious and quick to make Mexican-style rice! Simple ingredients like onion, garlic and tomato pack this dish with flavor. We love it looked with carrots, but you can add any veggies you like. Corn and peas are other tasty and easy options.

This veggie-packed stir-fried noodle dish is coated in a savory-sweet sauce that kids love. It’s fast, fresh and full of flavor.