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Thai Pasta Salad

Get ready to impress everyone with your cooking skills with this amazing Thai Pasta Salad! It’s bursting with colors and flavors that will make your taste buds explode. Not only is it super easy to make, but it’s also a great way to use up your WIC-foods in a delicious and nutritious way. Don’t wait any longer, give it a try tonight and surprise your family with a mouthwatering meal!

THAI PASTA SALAD

1 box of whole wheat pasta

1 cup diced red cabbage

1 cup diced cucumber

½ cup shredded carrots

⅓ cup diced green onion

Sauce:

½ cup peanut butter

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp apple cider vinegar

1 tbsp soy sauce

½ cup water

Cook the noodles according to the package instructions, drain and set aside to cool. While the pasta is cooking and cooling, chop your veggies and make the sauce. Combine the sauce ingredients in a bowl and whisk together until smooth. Add all of the pasta, veggies, and sauce together in a large bowl and toss together. This recipe makes about 6 servings.

By Ashley|2023-09-13T14:18:43-05:00September 3rd, 2023|Categories: Meal Planning, Recipes, WIC Food, WIC Grocery Shopping, WIC Nutrition|Tags: easy recipes, pasta, peanut butter, peanut butter sauce, recipes, thai pasta salad, Vegetables, wic approved foods, wic approved groceries, WIC inspired recipes|0 Comments

Summer Smoothie Series: Green Smoothie
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Summer Smoothie Series: Green Smoothie

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Summer Smoothie Series: Green Smoothie

GREEN SMOOTHIE

This green smoothie has quickly become a breakfast favorite, as it’s packed with lots of good fats that give you a great start to the day by feeling nourished and energetic.

2 avocados, pitted & peeled

2 bananas, peeled

1 cup vanilla yogurt

1 cup milk

1 ½ cups ice

Blend & enjoy!

By Ashley|2023-08-30T12:35:35-05:00August 15th, 2023|Categories: Meal Planning, Recipes, WIC Food, WIC Grocery Shopping, WIC Nutrition|Tags: easy recipes, recipes, smoothies, summer smoothie series, wic approved foods, wic approved ingredients, WIC inspired recipes|0 Comments

Summer Smoothie Series: Strawberry Banana Smoothie

Beat the heat with this Strawberry Banana Smoothie from our Summer Smoothie Series! Using all WIC approved ingredients, this smoothie makes a great breakfast or snack that’s sure to cool you down.

Strawberry Banana Smoothie

1 cup vanilla yogurt

2 bananas

1 ½ cup strawberries

2 handfuls of ice

1 cup milk

Blend & enjoy!

By Ashley|2023-08-11T09:17:37-05:00August 10th, 2023|Categories: Recipes, WIC Grocery Shopping, WIC Nutrition|Tags: easy recipes, recipes, smoothies, strawberry banana, summer, summer smoothie series, WIC inspired recipes|0 Comments

Now Offering Organic Baby Food
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Now Offering Organic Baby Food

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Now Offering Organic Baby Food

Mom’s Organic Choice™ Now at JC Food Mart

Every mom wants the healthiest food for their baby. That’s why we are now offering Mom’s Organic Choice baby food- the perfect baby food option for health-conscious moms.

JC Food Mart now offers a range of delicious fruit, vegetable and combination flavors of Mom’s Organic Choice™ baby food. Packed in convenient, resealable, BPA-free containers, these organic baby food options are designed with busy moms in mind.

JC Food Mart stores already has an array of flavors to pick from, including: apple, banana, pear spinach pea, apple banana pear, apple banana strawberry, pear, banana mixed berry, apple blueberry, apple mango, carrot apple pear and sweet potato.

Mom’s Organic Choice™ is a woman-owned business that is “proud to offer products that are free from artificial preservatives, colors and flavors and are made with simple, organic ingredients,” according to their website.

Experience the convenience of having an array of healthy, organic baby food choices to redeem using your WIC benefits. Pick up some of your baby’s favorite flavors today at JC Food Mart. Locate the nearest store by visiting our locations page.

By Shauna Siegel|2023-07-07T09:35:35-05:00July 7th, 2023|Categories: Baby Food, JC Food Mart, Recipes, San Antonio, WIC Food, WIC Grocery Shopping, WIC Nutrition|Tags: Baby Food, New Product, Organic Baby Food, WIC baby, WIC mom, WIC-approved baby food|0 Comments

Fried Egg & Black Bean Tostadas

Egg & Black Bean Tostadas

Corn tortillas

Canned black beans (slightly mashed)

Shredded cheddar cheese

Enchilada sauce

Eggs

Fresh or pickled red onion

Cilantro

Fry the corn tortillas in oil on medium high heat and set aside.

Microwave the canned black beans in a microwave safe dish until warm and slightly mash the beans with a fork. Pour enchilada sauce onto pan, then sprinkle shredded cheese and allow to cook for a few minutes. Crack an egg on top of each pile of enchilada sauce and cheese and cook until egg whites are fully cooked. Top with your choice of fresh or pickled red onion and cilantro.

By Ashley|2023-07-01T12:48:05-05:00July 1st, 2023|Categories: Meal Planning, Recipes, WIC Food, WIC Grocery Shopping|Tags: Meal Planning, recipes, tostadas, wic approved foods, wic approved groceries, WIC inspired recipes|0 Comments

Our Favorite Recipes for July 4th
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Our Favorite Recipes for July 4th

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Our Favorite Recipes for July 4th

Use WIC Foods For Festive Holiday Spread This Weekend

We searched our blog for some of the best recipes for July 4th weekend, all of them made with WIC foods. Here is a list of some recipes you might like to try. Of course, you can find even more on our blog.

You can never go wrong with fresh produce served up cold and fresh. Here are some of our favorite presentation ideas using in-season favorites like watermelon, berries and cubed cheese. Pick up all your WIC foods for a festive July 4th weekend at any JC Food Mart store near you.

Click the links below for recipes:

limeade

Refreshing Limeade

Texas WIC Fruit

Frozen Yogurt Blueberry Bites

Whole Wheat Pasta Salad

Colorful Rainbow Pasta Salad

Grilled Potatoes

Peach Salsa

Fruit Drink Sparkler

Vegetables are WIC foods

Summer Apple Salad

Yogurt Freezer Pops

Veggie Kabobs

Pinto Beans

By Shauna Siegel|2023-07-07T09:36:00-05:00June 29th, 2023|Categories: JC Food Mart, Recipes, Texas WIC, WIC Food, WIC Grocery Shopping, WIC Nutrition|Tags: easy WIC inspired recipes, Holiday recipes, WIC Foods|0 Comments

WIC Inspired Recipes: Limeade

limeade

LIMEADE

1 cup warm water

1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (About 12 medium sized limes)

3 cups cold water

1 cup sugar

Combine the warm water and sugar in a pitcher, stir until sugar is dissolved.

Stir in the lime juice, then add the cold water and stir. Chill before serving.

Serve in a glass with ice and garnish with a slice of lime or mint leaves if you want to be fancy!

By Ashley|2023-06-20T09:15:10-05:00June 20th, 2023|Categories: Recipes, WIC Food, WIC Grocery Shopping|Tags: easy recipes, easy WIC inspired recipes, Easy WIC recipes, limeade, limes, recipes, Recipes Using WIC Foods, Summer WIC Foods, wic approved foods, wic approved groceries, wic approved ingredients, WIC inspired recipes|0 Comments

Summer Sheet Pan Recipes With WIC Foods
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Summer Sheet Pan Recipes With WIC Foods

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Summer Sheet Pan Recipes With WIC Foods

Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy quick and healthy meals with your family.

A quick healthy summer meal for the entire family is just a sheet pan and a few WIC ingredients away.

One of the easiest ways to do this is to use a sheet pan and a few WIC ingredients. Simply preheat your oven, line your sheet pan with foil, and add your favorite vegetables. Season everything with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs, and roast in the oven until cooked through.

Sheet pan meals are not only healthy and delicious, but are also quick and easy to make. Plus, cleanup is a breeze! So next time you’re looking for a summertime meal that the whole family will enjoy, reach for a sheet pan and a few WIC ingredients. Here are a few ideas to kick-start your dinner.

For breakfast, lunch or dinner this sheet pan meal is tasty any time of day!

ROASTED VEGGIES & EGGS

Round up all your leftover vegetables you can find here are a few ideas:

Onion, chopped

Carrots, chopped

Bell peppers, chopped

Tomatoes, quartered

Roasted Vegetables:

Toss vegetables on the pan and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. You can also add any other seasonings you may like such as a sprinkle of dried Italian Seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder or cumin. Put the vegetables on one side of the pan. Bake at 375 for about 20 to 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Once they are cooked, remove from the pan. Serve.

For the Eggs:

Spray pan with non-stick spray and break eggs (as many as you would like) onto a sheet pan. Cook at 425 degrees for about 5 minutes or until eggs are set and cooked to the way you like them. Place vegetables on a plate and top with egg.

This recipe is a spin on fish and chips, and can all be done on one sheet pan.

TUNA PATTIES AND ROASTED POTATOES

2 cans Tuna

2 potatoes, diced

1/2 onion, diced, divided

¼ cup of breadcrumbs

1 egg

Celery, chopped

Salt and pepper

Put drained tuna in a bowl. Add ½ of the onion you diced (keeping some of the potatoes). Add breadcrumbs, egg, chopped celery. Form into patties, and place on a baking sheet. Brush the top with olive oil. Place diced potatoes on the other side of the baking sheet and the remaining onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook at 400 for 15 minutes. Flip the tuna patties and cook for another 10 minutes. Serve.

By Shauna Siegel|2023-06-01T06:14:41-05:00May 31st, 2023|Categories: Recipes, WIC Food, WIC Food, WIC Grocery Shopping, WIC Nutrition|Tags: easy WIC inspired recipes, potatoes, tuna, Vegetables, WIC inspired recipes|0 Comments

NEW Product Alert!
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NEW Product Alert!

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NEW Product Alert!

By Shauna Siegel|2023-06-01T05:40:37-05:00May 30th, 2023|Categories: WIC Food, WIC Food, WIC Grocery Shopping, WIC Nutrition|Tags: instant oatmeal, WIC-approved cereal, WIC-approved oatmeal|0 Comments

Wellness Bowl With Creamy Avocado Dressing
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Wellness Bowl With Creamy Avocado Dressing

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Wellness Bowl With Creamy Avocado Dressing

Bowl:

1 sweet potato

1 can chickpeas or bean of your choice

1 cup brown rice

2 zucchini squash

½ cup onion

1 ½ cup lettuce

1/2 avocado

1 lemon or lime

Seasonings: Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Paprika

Makes 2 servings

Dressing:

½ medium avocado

3 tbsp olive oil

3 tbsp plain yogurt

Juice of ½ lemon

1 garlic clove, minced

4 tbsp water

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp black pepper

Blend ingredients together to make a tasty creamy avocado sauce to top off your bowl.

Cook the brown rice to package instructions and preheat the oven to 425. Wash and peel your sweet potatoes and cut into diced chunks. Add to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil and seasonings and add to a baking sheet lined with foil. Peel and chop the onion and zucchini squash into strips, then add onions to the baking sheet along with the diced sweet potatoes. Roast for about 25 minutes or until the edges of the potatoes are golden brown and they can be easily pierced with a fork. While the sweet potatoes are roasting, heat a skillet over medium heat. Once the skillet is hot, add 2 tbsp oil, chickpeas, zucchini, and seasonings. Stir frequently for about 10 minutes. They are done when they’re slightly browning on the outside.

To serve, add brown rice to a bowl and add the roasted sweet potatoes, onion, chickpeas, zucchini, lettuce, and avocado. Drizzle your desired amount of dressing on top and garnish with cilantro if you like.

Enjoy!

By Ashley|2023-04-17T12:44:41-05:00April 17th, 2023|Categories: Meal Planning, WIC Food, WIC Grocery Shopping, WIC Nutrition|Tags: recipes, Vegetables, wellness, WIC benefits, WIC Foods, wic groceries, WIC inspired recipes|0 Comments