Recipes for Potatoes
Beets & Sweets
Beets and sweet potatoes, roasted to mouth-watering perfection, make quite the nutritious pair in this recipe. One 1/2 cup serving of Beets & Sweets meets 100% of the daily value for vitamin A, and is also an excellent source of vitamin C.
Colcannon
This is a perfect recipe in winter time in western WA! The Irish would describe this dish as “the taste of home” and is warm and creamy with a hint of unique flavor.
Recipe courtesy of FareStart - FareStart prepares fresh, local, and seasonal food in their dedicated kitchen and provides nutritious, quality meals to local childcare centers and schools.
Mashed Root Vegetables
A twist on the traditional mashed potato dish, this combination adds the rich and distinct flavors of yams and rutabagas for a delightfully different experience.
Recipe courtesy of FareStart - FareStart prepares fresh, local, and seasonal food in their dedicated kitchen and provides nutritious, quality meals to local childcare centers and schools.
Ranch Hand Nachos
Although written as a lunch or dinner recipe, these nachos could also be served in a smaller portion as a snack. Including nutritious local foods into this favorite meal ensures mealtime is healthy and exciting, with plenty of opportunity for children to participate!
Red Potatoes with Herbs
Simple and delicious, the red skins and green herbs combine for a beautiful look.
Roasted Purple Potato
Simple and fun recipe to introduce purple potato to your students!
Recipe courtesy of FareStart - FareStart prepares fresh, local, and seasonal food in their dedicated kitchen and provides nutritious, quality meals to local childcare centers and schools.
Sweet Potato & Black Bean Salad
This sweet and savory salad with its tangy sweet dressing and fresh undertones is a crowd pleaser.
Tikil Gomen - Ethiopian Cabbage
Many Ethiopians eat injera alongside stews and vegetables. Injera is a sourdough flatbread made from teff and many kinds of flours. You can get injera at an Ethiopian restaurant or grocer. The dish can be eaten with basamati rice along with Mesir Wat, Ethiopian Red Lentil Puree.
Recipe courtesy of Apple Corps, a program of Solid Ground
Ranch Veggie Burger on a Bun
A vegetarian burger made with quinoa, sweet potatoes, and black beans. Check out the accompanying ranch dressing recipe here.
Breakfast Item - Yummy Yogurt Bar
Breakfast item: Quick-scratch breakfast bars, with creative use of sweet potatoes and yogurt to bump up moisture. Try it with dried fruit!
Fully Loaded Potato Dog
A combination of student favorites: chili, hot dogs, bacon, fries and cheese sauce.
Recipe by Wenatchee School District, 2019 Washington School Nutrition Association Recipe Contest Winner
Fiesta Potatoes
A great side for homemade bean burritos, students love this recipe with precooked and cubed potatoes to make prep even easier.
Recipe by West Valley School District (Spokane), 2019 Washington School Nutrition Association Recipe Contest Winner
Potato Soup
Student taste-tested and approved hearty, warm and home-cooked soup.
Recipe by Northshore School District, 2019 Washington School Nutrition Association Recipe Contest Winner
Jalapeño Popper Poutine
A prize-winning recipe combining two popular menu items: poutine and jalapeño poppers!
Recipe by Wenatchee School District, 2019 Washington School Nutrition Association Recipe Contest Winner
Roasting Veggies with World Flavors
Recipe packet includes Mediterranean (Italian, Greek) Style Roasted Veggies; Asian Style Roasted Veggie “Stir-Fry”; Mexican Style Roasted Vegetables; Seasonal Flavors: Honey-Cinnamon Glazed Roasted Carrots; and Regional Flavors: “Buffalo Style” Cauliflower with Chipotle Sauce and Ranch Dressing.
Local ingredients will vary by season.