Schools Recipes: Lunch

Broccoli Mushroom Cheddar Hand Pie
This hearty hand-held treat is sure to impress students. Bagel dough is filled with fresh mushrooms, broccoli, and cheddar, and baked until golden brown and ready for students to enjoy. A #RealSchoolFood recipe shared by Santa Clara USD, CA.

Asian Spinach Salad with Sliced Almonds
We’ve punched up this side salad with a zesty Asian dressing, fresh mushrooms, orange segments, and crunchy almonds.

Anti-Pasta Salad with Turkey Ham
This quick grab and go entree salad utilizes your USDA Foods like pasta, vegetables, and turkey ham. Delicious and cost-effective!

Roasted Fresh Mushrooms
So simple, yet so delicious. Roasted mushrooms are a great addition to any dish or toppings bar, or great served on their own as a side dish. Roasting brings out the umami flavor of mushrooms, yum! A #RealSchoolFood recipe shared by Franklin Community Schools, IN.

Chicken Ramen Cup
Let students build their own ramen bowls! This chicken broth-based bowl is ready for students to customize, and features a variety of fresh toppings and sauces for a flavorful lunch. We love this #RealSchoolFood recipe from Coppell ISD, TX.

Vegetable Ramen Cup
Let students build their own ramen bowls! This vegetable-based bowl is perfect for vegetarian menus and features a variety of fresh toppings and sauces for a flavorful lunch. We love this #RealSchoolFood recipe from Coppell ISD, TX.

Veggies on Fire
A tasty, nutrient filled veggie dish full of color and flavor. A #RealSchoolFood recipe shared by San Diego Unified School District, CA.

JTM Saucy Beef and Bean Burrito
A protein packed, ooey-gooey Mexican inspired burrito that is bursting with flavor. A #RealSchoolFood recipe shared by San Diego Unified School District, CA.

Saucy Beef and Bean Burrito
A protein-packed, ooey-gooey Mexican inspired burrito that is bursting with flavor. A #RealSchoolFood recipe shared by San Diego Unified School District, CA.