Nutrition & Menus Professional Pathways
Executive Update
Fruit and Vegetable Menu Ideas
By introducing colorful alternatives like purple cauliflower, rainbow carrots, and exotic fruits such as dragon fruit or star fruit, school menus can become more diverse and appealing. These creative additions not only break the monotony of standard offerings but also inspire students to explore healthier eating habits and develop a more adventurous palate. Innovative Cafeteria Options: Expanding School Menu Diversity Two minute read In Brief: This list highlights innovative fruit and vegetable options rarely featured in tradi- tional school cafeterias.
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Kiwi wedges with star fruit slice Kiwi half with whole strawberries Pink grapefruit wedges with mint leaf Fruit cocktail, yogurt, cherry parfait* Sliced banana with granola (cereal) topping Baked pineapple rings with brown sugar Cherry gelatin cubes and pear slices* n Combination- Fruit, Vegetable and/or Grain Carrot coins and blueberries Chicken pasta salad with oranges Garbanzo & vegetable tabbouleh Fruited rice pilaf Curried celery with pear & onions Sautéed red cabbage with sliced apples Lentil pilaf Pear brown rice Sweet potato* & applesauce casserole Fruity curried lentils w/raisins & apples *Canned, frozen or fresh fruit or vegetable may be used
Mandarin orange sections Banana, grape, apple, papaya fruit salad Fresh orange compote with granola Bruschetta with plums and fresh basil Sautéed green pear and red apple slices Warm peaches w/brown sugar & cinnamon* Sliced banana with pineapple chunks Pear half filled with cottage cheese scoop* Baked tomato half with parmesan cheese Raisins and sliced banana drizzled w/honey Cantaloupe melon cubes with red grapes Coconut, fruit cocktail* and yogurt Small wedges of apples and oranges tossed Baked apples and sweet potato slices* Apple, pear and cheese chunks
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