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Food Service Resources
THE POWER OF PULSES
Pulses are a nutritional powerhouse rich in protein, dietary fiber, and complex carbohydrates. Enjoy pulse recipes or get creative and add pulses to your existing dishes. All of our recipes are kid-tested and mother-approved!
TOP 5 TIPS
Top 5 Tips to help incorporate pulses into your school lunch programs!
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Add to dishes you already serve that include legumes such as chili, baked beans, casseroles and stir fry.
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Add to canned soups and stews for low-fat, high fiber, cold weather comfort food.
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Incorporate into existing Mexican entrees, such as corn salsa, bean and cheese burritos, tacos and super nachos.
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Add to meatloaf, spaghetti sauce, lasagna and sloppy joes.
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Hummus, a great chip dip, is made from chickpeas, packed with nutrition and a great addition to any school salad bar.
SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAMS
For school lunch proper nutrition is essential and a very integral component to effective learning. Children consume more than half of their daily calories at school. Schools should set an example and one of them should be eating well.
