Our recipe bank is full of nutritious and delicious recipes that feature local Louisiana foods. Louisiana Harvest of the Month recipes are culturally relevant, designed with few ingredients and easy to prepare. These delicious dishes meet meal pattern requirements and are standardized to provide updated crediting information, including the vegetable subgroups. Kids are sure to become adventurous eaters with these wonderful recipes available in both home and cafeteria format. Share these recipes with parents to bring LA Harvest of the Month to life at home!
Our recipes are developed right here in Louisiana on the LSU AgCenter campus in the LSU School of Nutrition and Food Sciences. They are tested for ease of preparation and approved by kids!
These recipes are delicious, kid-friendly and healthy! They’re adaptable, too, so you can substitute ingredients you know your family will love.
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Beef:
Broccoli Beef Stir Fry
This simple and easy recipe is sure to be a weeknight favorite with crisp broccoli and tender steak, all decked out in a savory sauce.
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Nacho Stuffed Bell Peppers
These easy bell pepper nachos are ready to serve in just 30 minutes and are packed with all your favorite flavors and fun toppings.
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Stuffed Pepper and Beef Soup
A super easy, fast and delicious one pot dinner. It tastes just like classic stuffed peppers.
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Greek Tortellini Skillet
Taco on a Stick
These are layered with juicy tender pieces of flavorful, marinated beef and colorful tender veggies. An exciting recipe the whole family will enjoy!
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Beef and Veggie Stir Fry
This beef stir fry with vegetables is one of those quick and easy dishes that you can throw together in minutes.
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Beef and Cauliflower Casserole
Ground beef and cauliflower combine to create a hearty weeknight casserole that everyone will love. Serve with tortilla chips and sour cream.
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Beef and Rice Burritos
Make these beef burritos at home in no time! They are a simple, satisfying and tasty meal option for lunch, dinner or meal prepping.
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Grilled Beef Bites
Grilled beef bites is a fast, no-fuss dinner that’s tender, flavorful, and easy to slice. Great for getting a satisfying meal on the table, even on busy nights.
Printable PDFGrilled Flank Steak Marinade
This marinade adds bold, savory, and slightly sweet flavors to flank steak, making it tender and delicious for the whole family. It’s an easy way to elevate your next grill night with minimal effort!
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Blueberries:
Blueberry Sauce
A fresh homemade blueberry sauce ready in less than 20 minutes! Try a spoonful with your morning yogurt, dolloped over a stack of pancakes, or topped on a slice of cheesecake for a delicious treat.
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A truly simple, yet elegant and delicious drink. You can substitute blueberries for other berries such as strawberries or blackberries.
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Blueberry Orange Smoothie
When blueberries are plentiful, freeze some and make this delicious smoothie. This smoothie is a wonderfully refreshing flavor duo, ready in only 5-minutes!
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Broccoli:
Broccoli and Cauliflower Bites
These broccoli & cauliflower bites are kid-friendly and simple to make with just a few ingredients. Perfect for snack time and lunch boxes!
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Broccoli Cheddar Spaghetti Squash
Bring broccoli cheddar to the next level with this warm, flavorful, and comforting dish! Tender strings of spaghetti squash replace pasta in this cheesy dish studded with broccoli.
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Roasted Broccoli
This oven-roasted broccoli recipe is easy and versatile. The crisp, golden-brown florets are delicious as a side dish or in all sorts of broccoli recipes!
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Broccoli Beef Stir Fry
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Cabbage:
Cabbage and Apple Slaw
A deliciously sweet-and-tangy slaw! This slaw is full of crunchy cabbage, and sweet and crisp apples mixed with a delicious dressing to make a perfectly balanced dish.
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This Louisiana-inspired recipe turns traditional cabbage into the perfect, deliciously flavorful side dish to accompany any meal. It is super easy to make and packed with an incredible flavor from the Cajun spices.
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Sautéed Cabbage
Simple and quick to make, sautéed cabbage is an easy and flavorful side dish that’s ready to serve in 10 minutes.
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vMeatless Cajun Cabbage Rolls
These cajun cabbage rolls are a great make-ahead for a weeknight meal or for a special gathering.
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Catfish:
Catfish Tacos
A Southern take on tacos using just a few simple ingredients. These oven “fried” catfish tacos are packed with flavor and are the perfect dish to try at home!
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Cajun Catfish Dip
Cajun catfish dip is a satisfying appetizer for parties, tailgates, and holidays. This is a ‘make the day before’ recipe that is packed with flavor!
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Cajun Catfish Cakes
These flavorful catfish cakes are crispy on the outside and moist on the inside! Perfect as an appetizer or light lunch.
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Catfish Pasta Primavera
Catfish pasta primavera is an easy and delicious creamy pasta recipe with a Cajun twist. It’s packed full with a rainbow of colorful fresh vegetables, flavorful catfish fillets and a creamy Parmesan sauce.
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Broiled Catfish with Lemon and Garlic
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Citrus:
Orange Cranberry Oatmeal
Start your morning off right with quick, tasty breakfast rich in calcium and vitamin D. Orange Cranberry Oatmeal is tart, zesty, and only takes about 10 minutes to make.
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Citrus Mint Sparkler
This sparkling drink is the perfect way to beat the summer heat while staying hydrated.
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Satsuma Salad
This recipe is light, refreshing and comes together in just a few minutes! It’s perfect as a side or light snack.
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Crawfish:
Crawfish Hand Pies
Crawfish hand pies are an easy snack or appetizer for the whole family to enjoy! A cajun classic wrapped in a convenient package!
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Crawfish Dip
If you love crawfish, you will love this delicious dip that is great for parties or get-togethers. Tender crawfish tails are combined with cream cheese, vegetables and served with bread or crackers.
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Cucumber:
Cucumber & Tomato Salad
This cucumber and tomato salad is a refreshing dish that packs a punch of fresh flavor. This fresh summer salad provides the perfect crunch!
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Cucumber Sandwiches
Simple, easy, and delicious cucumber sandwiches satisfy cravings for a light lunch or an afternoon snack. They are also the perfect party food!
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Tzatziki
A simple, delicious and versatile dip. The dip pairs well with meats, veggies, pita bread slices, or even fries.
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Dill Pickles
Learn how to make pickles at home! They’re crisp, tangy, and refreshing – a perfect snack or sandwich fixing.
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Cucumber & Watermelon Salad
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Eggplant:
Eggplant Parmesan with Italian Tomato Sauce
This Italian-style eggplant parmesan with tomato sauce is light and full of flavor! This recipe is sure to become one of your family favorites.
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Eggplant Pizza
Who needs a crust? Roasted eggplant, tomato sauce, and cheese unite to create an amazing pizza-like experience.
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Eggplant Lasagna Roll Ups
A new way to enjoy lasagna! This recipe is loaded with protein, making it extremely filling and satisfying.
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Eggplant Meatballs
Full of flavor that is reminiscent of classic eggplant parmesan, these meatballs are made from sautéed eggplant, breadcrumbs, optional parmesan cheese, and tons of flavor
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Greens:
Garlic Sautéed Collard Greens
Greens have a flavor of their own! In this recipe, there is no need for long boiling or steaming times. This simple and delicious recipe, with a quick and easy method to sautéed collards, will be a valuable tool in your leafy green’s arsenal.
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Collard Greens and Turnips with Ham Hock & Pepper Vinegar
There are a lot of dimensions to these collard greens that are sure to make it a hit for both parents and kids! This Southern staple is full of flavor and nutrients.
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Simple Green Smoothie
Fresh, light, and naturally sweet, this smoothie blends leafy greens with fruit for a quick, nourishing drink. Easy to make with just a few ingredients, it’s a refreshing way to add more greens to your day.
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Herbs:
Herb Butter
Herb butter tastes like a luxury but is so easy to make and use that it could become an everyday staple. Made with just a few ingredients, this butter is a wonderful addition to any meal.
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Greek Chicken Patties
These Greek chicken patties are made with wholesome ingredients and full of flavor. They are perfect for a quick weeknight meal or for a weekend get together.
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Cherry Tomato and Herb Salad
Make the most of tomato season with this super quick and delicious salad. It’s an easy side salad to pair with grilled meat, fish, or even to eat on its own!
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Tzatziki
A simple, delicious and versatile dip. The dip pairs well with meats, veggies, pita bread slices, or even fries.
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A truly simple, yet elegant and delicious drink. You can substitute blueberries for other berries such as strawberries or blackberries.
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Lettuce:
Classic Vinaigrette with Dry Mustard
This classic vinaigrette is perfect for dressing green salads, tomatoes, avocados, mushrooms, beets and just about any other vegetable. You can change up the flavor by using different vinegars.
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Crispy Wonton Chicken Salad
Asian Salad Dressing
This simple, delicious Asian salad dressing is ready in just 5 minutes! It is packed with a tangy, delicious flavor perfect for dressing salads and slaw, as a marinade, or even as a dipping sauce!
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Honey Lemon Vinaigrette
This easy and healthy Honey Lemon Vinaigrette is perfect for all your favorite salads. It’s simple to make with only a few basic ingredients!
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Crunchy Lettuce Salad
This Japanese-inspired salad is light and refreshing with a sweet and tangy carrot ginger dressing the whole family is sure to love.
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Mini BLT Pizzas
This recipe takes everything you love about BLT sandwiches and turns it into pizza. They make an unforgettably fun meal for the family.
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Mushroom:
Mushroom and Garlic Whole Grain Pasta
This mushroom and garlic whole grain pasta recipe is a simple, everyday dinner that can be done in under 30 minutes. Simple flavors pack a big punch to make a comforting and light dish.
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These pizza mushrooms are super easy, quick and great fun to make. They’re equally delicious for a healthy dinner or a savory snack.
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Roasted Oyster Mushrooms
These roasted oyster mushrooms are meaty, juicy, and crispy on the edges. This great recipe is full of umami flavor and is super simple to make. You can use your oven or air fryer.
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Homemade Mushroom Jerky
Make your own mushroom jerky that is smoky, slightly spicy, and vinegary. It can be enjoyed as a snack or on top of a salad for a jolt of meaty, umami goodness.
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Mushroom Rice
This delicious mushroom rice is easy to make and the perfect way to add flavor to so many meals.
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Mushroom Jambalaya
This jambalaya is quick and easy to make! The Cajun-inspired recipe is sure to be a satisfying and delicious dish for the whole family.
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Peppers:
Red Pepper Salsa
This red pepper salsa is a deliciously fresh, crisp alternative to classic salsa. It’s a quick and easy recipe perfect for gatherings.
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Nacho Stuffed Bell Peppers
These easy bell pepper nachos are ready to serve in just 30 minutes and are packed with all your favorite flavors and fun toppings.
Printable PDFPepper and Summer Squash Pasta
This quick pasta dish with peppers and squash is bursting with flavor and is packed with juicy vegetables. It makes for a terrific and easy family meal!
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Israeli Pepper and Tomato Salad
A delicious and simple chopped salad that comes together in under 20 minutes! When all the flavors meld together, you’ve got yourself a refreshing dish that pairs well with many things.
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A super easy, fast and delicious one pot dinner. It tastes just like classic stuffed peppers.
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Pineapple Salsa
Bright and refreshing, this salsa combines sweet pineapple with fresh vegetables for a flavorful twist. Easy to prepare and full of color, it’s perfect as a dip or topping to liven up any meal.
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Rice:
Air Fried Calas
A near lost Louisiana classic, calas are similar to beignets but quicker and easier to make. These fritters are best served hot and fresh with powdered sugar.
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Beef and Rice Burritos
Make these beef burritos at home in no time! They are a simple, satisfying and tasty meal option for lunch, dinner or meal prepping.
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Pineapple Fried Rice with Shrimp
With a sweet and savory combination, this pineapple shrimp fried rice recipe is incredibly tasty dish that’s simple to make!
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Creole-Style Vegetarian Jambalaya
This simple vegetarian jambalaya is a satisfying and nutritious dish. Loaded with veggies, this jambalaya is a hearty rice dish that’s easy to make using one-pot and delicious ingredients!
Printable PDFMushroom Rice
This delicious mushroom rice is perfectly easy to make and is an excellent way to add flavor to so many meals.
Printable PDFShrimp Paella
This flavorful one-pan dinner features shrimp, vegetables and all the authentic flavors of the traditional dish. Ready in just over half an hour, this dish is sure to be a hit!
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Mushroom Jambalaya
A Jambalaya that is quick and easy to make! This Cajun-inspired recipe is sure to be a satisfying and delicious dish for the whole family.
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Root Crops:
Thai Salad with Cilantro-Lime Dressing Home Recipe
This fresh and flavorful Thai salad is packed with crisp vegetables, herbs, and a bright cilantro-lime dressing. It’s quick, colorful, and easy to make, making it a delicious addition to any meal!
Printable PDFSlow-Cooker Orange Carrots Home Recipe
Sweet, tender, and full of bright citrus flavor, these slow-cooker orange carrots are an easy side dish for busy days. Let the slow cooker do the work for a simple recipe the whole family can enjoy.
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Roasted Root Vegetables Home Recipe
A colorful mix of hearty root vegetables roasted until caramelized and tender. This simple side brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables and pairs beautifully with just about any main dish.
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Roasted Radishes Home Recipe
Roasting brings out a whole new side of radishes! These tender, lightly caramelized radishes are simple to prepare and make a colorful, flavorful side dish that’s a fun way to enjoy a familiar vegetable in a new way.
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Garlic-Roasted Radishes Home Recipe
Crisp radishes take on a deliciously mellow flavor when roasted with garlic. With golden edges and a tender center, this simple recipe is an easy way to discover a whole new way to enjoy radishes.
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Creamy Radish Feta Dip Home Recipe
Fresh radishes and tangy feta come together in this creamy, flavorful dip. Serve it with crisp vegetables, pita, or your favorite crackers for an easy snack that’s anything but ordinary.
Printable PDFColorful Root Salad with Quinoa & Spinach Home Recipe
A fresh, vibrant salad packed with hearty root vegetables, fluffy quinoa, and tender spinach. With plenty of color and texture in every bite, this wholesome recipe makes eating your veggies feel anything but boring.
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Carrot Muffins Home Recipe
Soft, lightly sweet, and filled with fresh carrot, these muffins are a delicious way to bring more vegetables to the table. Perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a wholesome treat on the go.
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Breezy Pickled Beets Home Recipe
Bright, tangy, and naturally sweet, these pickled beets add a pop of flavor and color to any meal. They’re a simple way to enjoy beets with a refreshing twist.
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Beet Hummus Home Recipe
Creamy hummus gets a vibrant makeover with earthy-sweet beets. Smooth, colorful, and packed with flavor, this recipe makes a fun dip for veggies, pita, or spreading onto your favorite sandwich.
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Baked Beet Chip Home Recipe
Thinly sliced beets turn crisp and delicious in the oven for a colorful snack with a naturally sweet, earthy flavor. These crunchy chips are a fun way to enjoy beets and make a tasty alternative to traditional potato chips.
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Shrimp:
Sheet Pan Shrimp Tacos
The easiest, fastest way to make shrimp tacos! So fresh and flavor-packed, these are sure to become a family favorite.
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Shrimp and Grits
A staple Southern recipe, shrimp & grits is the epitome of comfort food. This classic dish comes together quickly and is a delicious meal for the family.
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Shrimp Stock
Make this homemade Shrimp Stock Recipe from your discarded shrimp shells and tails. It’s easy and takes very little time and all your favorite seafood recipes will taste even more delicious!
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Creamy Cajun Shrimp Pasta
This recipe is a filling weeknight dinner that’s surprisingly simple to make. It’s loaded with zesty flavors and comes together quickly!
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Shrimp Salad with Remoulade Sauce
This shrimp salad is easy to make and a fantastic way to enjoy spicy Louisiana-style remoulade sauce. Packed with a ton of delicious flavor, this easy-to-make dish is sure to be a family favorite!
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Shrimp Paella
This flavorful one-pan dinner features shrimp, vegetables and all the authentic flavors of the traditional dish. Ready in just over half an hour, this dish is sure to be a hit!
Printable PDFPineapple Fried Rice with Shrimp
With a sweet and savory combination, this pineapple shrimp fried rice recipe is incredibly tasty dish that’s simple to make!
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Looking for a new way to prepare shrimp? This southern staple is healthy and packed with flavor.
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Strawberry:
Strawberry Salsa
This strawberry salsa recipe is a quick and easy way to add color, flavor, and texture to your meals. This simple dish will be a huge hit with both parents and kids!
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Strawberry Fruit Nachos
A fresh and irresistible version of nachos. Made with homemade cinnamon-sugar chips and a variety of fruit, this recipe makes for a fun breakfast or snack!
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Strawberry Watermelon Smoothie
This strawberry watermelon smoothie is a delicious summer drink made with juicy sweet fruit and no added sugar!
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Strawberry Basil Quinoa Salad
This quinoa salad is a refreshing side for those hot summer months! Packed with strawberries and herbs, this dish is the perfect accompaniment for any barbecue or for a quick meal prep.
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Strawberry Muffin
Tender muffins packed with fresh strawberries and full of flavor! These homemade muffins make a great breakfast or anytime treat!
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Roasted Strawberry Hearts
Roasted strawberries are sweet, gooey, and flavor-packed! This recipe is a great way to make your summer strawberries last longer and you can use the roasted strawberries sin a variety of ways; on ice cream, pancakes or layered in strawberry shortcake.
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Summer Squash:
Zucchini Pizza Boats
All the flavor of pizza, stuffed into an easy, filling meal! This option is healthier than traditional pizzas and still incredibly delicious!
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Squash Boats
These delicious squash boats are stuffed with wonderful flavors and protein to create the perfect healthy dish anyone would love to eat.
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Summer Squash and Pepper Pasta
This quick pasta with summer squash and peppers is bursting with flavor and is packed with juicy vegetables. It makes for a terrific and easy family meal!
Printable PDFSweet Potato & Zucchini Bread
The flavors of late summer and early fall come together beautifully in this deliciously fragrant Sweet Potato & Zucchini Bread.
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Sweet Potato:
Sweet Potato Pie
A delicious Southern favorite perfect for Thanksgiving! It’s easy to make with a tender, flaky crust, a rich, creamy texture, and the perfect balance of autumn spices.
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Baked Sweet Potatoes
Baked sweet potatoes are an easy side dish to serve alongside most entrees. The warm flavors of sugar and cinnamon are a perfect match for the earthy, somewhat nutty, flavor of sweet potatoes.
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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Quesadilla
Sweet potato and black bean quesadillas are a delicious Mexican-inspired vegetarian dinner recipe! These hearty quesadillas are easy to make and filled with flavor.
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Sweet Potato Chili
This sweet potato chili recipe is packed full of flavor and so satisfying. It’s the perfect bowl of hearty goodness.
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Hot Roasted Sweet Potato Wedges
Hot roasted sweet potato wedges make an easy and delicious side dish. Made with just five ingredients, these crispy flavorful wedges will become a go-to family favorite!
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Sweet Potato Curry
Sweet Potato & Zucchini Bread
The flavors of late summer and early fall come together beautifully in this deliciously fragrant Sweet Potato & Zucchini Bread.
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Tomato:
Tomato & Cucumber Salad
This tomato and cucumber salad is a refreshing dish that packs a punch of fresh flavor. Try this fresh summer salad to provide the perfect crunch!
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This roasted tomato sauce is bursting with flavor, easy to make and beats any bottled sauce, hands down!
Printable PDFCherry Tomato and Herb Salad
Make the most of tomato season with this super quick and delicious salad. It’s an easy side salad to pair with grilled meat, fish, or even to eat on its own!
Printable PDFIsraeli Pepper and Tomato Salad
A delicious and simple chopped salad that comes together in under 20 minutes! When all the flavors meld together, you’ve got yourself a refreshing dish that pairs well with many things.
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Watermelon :
Watermelon Pizza
Looking for a fun and easy watermelon dessert? Watermelon pizza is the perfect, fun treat everyone can enjoy! Watermelon wedges are topped with a simple cream cheese glaze and a variety of fresh fruit.
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Watermelon Strawberry Smoothie
This watermelon strawberry smoothie is a delicious summer drink made with juicy sweet fruit and no added sugar!
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Pickled Watermelon Rinds
Quick-pickled watermelon rinds are perfect for snacking when the weather gets hot and are a great way to eliminate food waste this summer!
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Watermelon Fries
Watermelon Fries are the ultimate summer snack! They are light, refreshing and sweet snack that is simple to prepare.
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Watermelon Rind Cake
Wondering what to do with that leftover watermelon rind? Grate it and use it in this spin on a carrot cake, but using watermelon rinds!
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Winter Squash:
Butternut Squash Soup
With a combination of squash, onion, garlic and a little spice, this soup is as simple as it gets. It’s great as a healthy main dish or a perfect side dish during the holidays and cold winter months!
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Upside Down Roasted Acorn Squash
Baked Acorn squash is a delicious, easy and healthy side dish! It is full of nutrients and plenty of fiber.
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Winter Squash or Pumpkin Pie
This easy pie recipe can be made with canned or fresh pumpkin puree. The best types of squash for this pie are butternut and cushaw or canned pumpkin. It’s bursting with flavor and perfect for the holidays!
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Roasted Squash Seeds
Almost all winter squash are great candidates for seed roasting! Learn how to make crispy, delicious roasted winter squash seeds with this easy method.
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Sautéed Squash Blossoms
If you are growing squash, harvest a few male blossoms and try this simple and quick treat.
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Broccoli Cheddar Spaghetti Squash
Bring broccoli cheddar to the next level with this warm, flavorful, and comforting dish! Tender strings of spaghetti squash replace pasta in this cheesy dish studded with broccoli.
Printable PDFRoasted Winter Squash Cubes
Printable PDFThis easy and healthy roasted winter squash recipe is truly delicious! It can be eaten on its own as a simple side dish, or used as an ingredient for salads.
Our recipes are developed right here in Louisiana on the LSU AgCenter campus in the LSU School of Nutrition and Food Sciences. They are tested for ease of preparation and tested and approved by kids!
These recipes:
- Provide child nutrition program operators with delicious new dishes that meet school meal pattern requirements.
- Are standardized to provide updated crediting information, including the vegetable subgroups.
- Include legumes, whole grains, and/or dark green, red, and/or orange vegetables.
- Yield 50 or 100 servings.
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Beef:
Taco Salad
Lettuce and tomatoes from the school garden and greenhouse topped with meat and cheese is a kid-friendly Farm to School favorite.
One salad (No. 12 scoop meat mixture, No. 8 scoop lettuce/tomato mixture, 1 oz spoodle cheese, 1 oz tortilla chips) provides 2 ½ oz eq meat/meat alternate, 2 oz eq grains, ⅜ cup dark green vegetable, ⅛ cup red/orange vegetable.
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Broccoli:
Broccoli and Corn Casserole
This is an easy roasted vegetable casserole that includes broccoli, corn, and onion mixed with rice and topped with whole-wheat breadcrumbs.
1 serving provides 1 cup serving of vegetables and ¾ oz equivalent of grain.
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Roasted Broccoli
Try as a simple side dish or use the roasted broccoli as a flavorful addition to any broccoli recipe.
1 serving provides ½ cup equivalent of dark green vegetables.
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Cabbage:
Cajun Pepper Cabbage
You’ll enjoy this Cajun twist on a simple and colorful recipe of cabbage sautéed with onion, jalapeños, and red and green bell peppers.
1 serving provides 1 cup of vegetables.
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Sautéed Cabbage
This delicious and easy-to-prepare recipe is simply cabbage, salt, pepper, and butter. The secret is knowing how to get the most flavor from the cabbage.
1 serving provides 1 cup of vegetables.
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Catfish:
Creole Catfish Fresca
Catfish plays an important role in Louisiana’s food culture and tradition. It’s not uncommon to find Louisianans gathered for a Sunday fish fry with catfish or to discover local restaurants featuring Catfish Acadiana on the menu. Served with an optional garden vegetable Fresca Sauce. (See separate recipe.)
1 filet provides 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate.
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Cucumbers:
Tomato and Cucumber Salad
What a delicious and simple savory salad that is perfect for in-season Louisiana diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion tossed with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
1 serving provides ¼ cup serving of red/orange vegetables and ¼ cup serving of other vegetables.
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Watermelon Cucumber Salad
What a refreshing summer salad! All you need is diced watermelon, cucumbers, and red bell peppers. Add fresh basil if you have it or use dry basil.
1 serving provides ¼ cups serving of fruit, 1/8 cup serving of red/orange vegetable, and 1/8 cup serving of other vegetables.
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Eggplant:
Eggplant Pizza
Kids like pizza so this is an easy way to get them to try eggplant. All you need are eggplant slices topped with pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese.
1 serving provides ¼ ounce equivalent of meat/meat alternate and ½ cup of vegetables.
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Mushrooms:
Mushroom Rice
This is an easy and meaty-tasting one-pan recipe of roasted mushrooms with brown rice.
1 serving provides ¾ ounce equivalent of gran and ½ cup of vegetable.
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Peppers:
Red Pepper Salsa
This colorful salsa is best when made with fresh Louisiana tomatoes. Add red bell peppers, red onion, and lime juice for a tasty treat.
1 serving provides ½ cup serving of red/orange vegetables.
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Tuna Stuffed Bell Peppers
These red bell peppers stuffed with canned tuna, diced tomatoes, green onion, and garlic are a protein-packed main dish.
1 serving provides ½ cup of vegetables and 2 oz equivalents of meat/meat alternate.
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Rice:
Fiesta Rice
The inspiration for this jazzy dish comes from the Veracruz region of Mexico. It can be served with a side of beans on Taco Tuesday.
⅔ cup (No. 6 scoop) provides 1 oz eq grains, ⅛ cup red/orange vegetable, ⅛ cup additional vegetable.
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Purple Rice Dressing
Rice dressing is a traditional holiday side dish in Louisiana. Purple rice gets its color from anthocyanins—a purple pigment found in plants.
½ cup (No. 8 scoop) provides 1 oz eq grains.
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Tex Mex Bowl
Layers of Southwest flavors on top of a hearty rice base.
1 cup (No. 4 scoop) provides 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate, 2 oz eq grains, ⅛ cup beans/peas (legumes), ⅛ cup starchy vegetable, and ⅛ cup additional vegetable.
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Shrimp:
Shrimp Etouffee
A roux-based sauce made with Gulf shrimp, tomatoes, and the “holy trinity” vegetable medley, including onions, celery, and bell peppers.
1 cup (8 oz spoodle) provides 1 ½ oz eq meat/meat alternate, ⅛ cup additional vegetable, ⅛ cup other vegetable.
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Summer Squash:
Zucchini Cheesy Rice
We love this simple and savory one-pot meal with three food groups: brown rice, cheese, and grated zucchini.
1 serving provides 1-ounce equivalents of meat/meat alternate, ½ cup vegetable (other) and 1 oz of grain.
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Roasted Squash with Zucchini
Enjoy this simple and quick side dish of roasted summer squash and zucchini topped with parmesan cheese.
1 serving provides ½ cup serving of vegetables.
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Sweet Potatoes:
Roasted Sweet Potatoes
These roasted sweet potato wedges highlight the natural sweetness of this nutritious orange vegetable. Just toss the sweet potato wedges with olive oil and then roast them.
½ cup (No. 8 scoop) provides ½ cup of red-orange vegetable.
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Sweet Potato & Black Bean Quesadilla
We love this vegetarian-friendly quesadilla. It’s a high protein, three food group winners with whole wheat tortillas filled with black beans, mashed sweet potato, corn, and cheddar cheese.
1 serving provides 2-ounce equivalents of meat/meat alternate, 1/8 cup starchy vegetable, ¼ cup red-orange vegetable and 1 ounce equivalent of grain.
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Sweet Potato Delight
Creamy sweet potatoes topped with streusel make a delightful dish that’s packed with nutrition and taste.
½ cup (No. 8 scoop) provides ½ cup red/orange vegetable.
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Sweet Potatoes with Cran-Pineapple Chutney
Pineapple cranberry chutney is a delicious addition to a holiday school menu and can be a great alternative to traditional cranberry sauce. It is the perfect condiment for sweet potatoes with its unique sweet and sour flavor.
½ cup sweet potatoes (No. 8 scoop or 4 oz spoodle) and ¼ cup chutney (No. 16 scoop) provides ½ cup red/orange vegetable, ¼ cup fruit.
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Tomatoes:
Tomato Cucumber Salad
What a delicious and simple savory salad that is perfect for in-season Louisiana diced tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion tossed with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
1 serving provides ¼ cup serving of red/orange vegetables and ¼ cup serving of other vegetables.
Printable PDFCreole Chicken and Sausage Sauce for Pastalaya
It’s like jambalaya but made with pasta instead! This dish combines Creole tomatoes and local sausage. Creole tomatoes get their name from being farmed on the soil of the East Bank of the Mississippi River.
½ cup (No. 8 scoop) provides 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate, ½ cup red/orange vegetable, and ⅛ cup additional vegetable.
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Fresca Sauce
A garden-fresh sauce perfect for local catfish.
¼ cup (No. 16 scoop) provides ¼ cup red/orange vegetable.
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Garden Salsa
Garden salsa is a versatile condiment that can elevate your entrée as a topping and also works as a dip. Use vegetables from the garden or greenhouse if available!
⅓ cup (No. 12 scoop) provides ¼ cup red/orange vegetable.
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Pork Grillades
A tender braised pork dish, often served with grits (Grits and Grillades), is a classic Southern dish served at weddings, backyard gatherings, and everything in between.
2 oz pork with 1 oz gravy provides 2 oz eq meat/meat alternate, ⅜ cup red/orange vegetable, ⅛ cup additional vegetable.
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Watermelon:
Watermelon Cucumber Salad
What a refreshing summer salad! All you need is diced watermelon, cucumbers, and red bell peppers. Add fresh basil if you have it or use dry basil.
1 serving provides ¼ cups serving of fruit, 1/8 cup serving of red/orange vegetable, and 1/8 cup serving of other vegetables.
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