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Spaghetti Squash Boats

Spaghetti night just got a makeover! This recipe adds vitamin A, potassium, fiber, and B vitamins to many kids' favorite meal! Make this fun for the kids by letting them pick their own toppings for a make-your-own spaghetti squash bar.
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Not As Sweet Potato Casserole

Sweet potatoes are packed full of vitamin A, potassium, and fiber. Plus, they are naturally sweet without having to add much sugar. Try this fall favorite version for a healthier option that still brings the flavor.
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Roasted Carrots-3 ways

Regardless of the variation you choose - standard, spicy, or sweet - this easy side dish takes minutes to prep and provides important nutrients like vitamin A and fiber.
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Lightened-Up Greens

Bypassing saturated fat to prepare greens doesn't mean bypassing flavor! This delicious and nutritious recipe contains iron, vitamins K, A, and C, and fiber, has tons of flavor and is vegan and vegetarian-friendly!
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Chicken, Squash and Rice Soup

Warm up with a bowl of comforting chicken soup with a twist. The sweetness of butternut squash added to this classic not only mixes things up but boosts the nutrition.
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Meatless Lentil Shepherd's Pie

A balanced meal doesn’t have to mean a main course and two sides; instead, try this Meatless Lentil Shepherd’s Pie which combines food groups and is a one-dish wonder! This warm and hearty meal is loaded with zinc, fiber, folate, magnesium, protein, and vitamin A.
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Black Bean & Lentil Chili

Enjoy a meatless meal with this simple, warming chili recipe. It’ll keep you warm and satisfied without missing the meat! Loaded with protein, fiber, folate, magnesium, and zinc from the beans and lentils, this is a recipe perfect for cool days.
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Pasta with Tuna and Tomato Sauce

Try this tomato-ey tuna pasta bake for an easy-peasy dinner that is sure to please. Made with staple pantry ingredients, this recipe has many kid-approved flavors. Not only a source of zinc, this recipe is also full of protein, fiber, potassium, and magnesium.
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Breakfast Egg Casserole

This casserole is versatile, easy to prep ahead, and is delicious in the morning for breakfast or even in the evening for dinner. Loaded with zinc, fiber, protein, potassium, choline, and calcium this meal ticks the boxes and is sure to be a pleaser!
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