HISD Nutrition Services dietitians and chefs worked over the summer to perfect the new recipes to provide their primary customers with healthy and delicious meals.
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The new meals came to the menu only after they were sampled and approved by students through districtwide taste testings conducted by Nutrition Services.
“Their opinion is key,” Dietitian Kassandra Davis said. “Through our school tasting, we empower them to choose what they’ll be served on the cafeteria line.”
Students will start enjoying the following 21 delicious and healthy items in mid-September:
- Turkey meatball sub
- BBQ chicken wrap
- Cuban chicken wrap
- Spicy chicken strip salad
- Chili mac
- Asian chicken salad
- Cajun rice and beans
- BBQ chicken thighs
- Sloppy Joes
- Chicken noodle soup
- Spaghetti and meatballs
- Fish tacos
- Yogurt and granola plate
- Spinach side salad
- Romaine side salad
- Tomato soup
- Fresh fruit medley
- Tangerines
- Jicama
- Jalapeno cheddar corn muffin
- Cheddar corn muffin
In addition to these items, Nutrition Services will serve up vegetarian entrees on all cafeteria lines, and will emphasize fresh fruits and vegetables and more grab-and-go items to speed up service.
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