wic approved groceries

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

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

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

Breakfast Using WIC Foods
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Breakfast Using WIC Foods

Meal Planning, Recipes, WIC Food, WIC Grocery Shopping

Breakfast Using WIC Foods

Try This Healthy Breakfast Twist On Classic Dessert Recipe

This easy recipe featuring WIC foods is so tasty, healthy, and filling that it’s great for anytime of the day – breakfast, snacks, or dessert. If you feel like being creative, you can switch up your toppings by using different fruits, nuts, or different flavors of yogurt! Enjoy!

BREAKFAST BANANA SPLIT

½ cup Vanilla Yogurt

1 Banana – peeled & split in half

¼ cup Granola or Rolled Oats

¼ cup Mixed Berries – fresh or frozen

1 tbsp Peanut butter, heat up in microwave for 10 seconds at a time until melted

Optional – drizzle honey on top if you want it sweeter

Spread yogurt on a plate. Peel and split the banana and lay on top of yogurt. Top with granola, berries and peanut butter drizzle. Makes 1 serving.

BREAKFAST USING WIC FOODS

Looking for more recipes using WIC foods? Check these out: Smoothies, Egg Muffins, Blueberry Muffins

Get all your WIC foods in one easy stop at any JC Food Mart store. Find a store near you on our location page.

By Ashley|2023-03-30T08:54:27-05:00March 28th, 2023|Categories: Meal Planning, Recipes, WIC Food, WIC Grocery Shopping|Tags: breakfast, Breakfast Recipes, recipes, wic approved foods, wic approved groceries, WIC Fruits, WIC inspired recipes|0 Comments