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The Power of Pulses
Pulses are a nutritional powerhouse rich in protein, dietary fiber and complex carbohydreates. Enjoy pulse recipes or get creative and add pulses to your existing dishes. All of our recipes are
kid tested
and
moth
er approved
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The Power of Pulses Recipe Guide
The Power of Pulses Recipe Nutrition Analysis 2012
Using Pulses for School Food Programs
Top Ten Reasons to use Pulses
Top 5 Tips - To help incorporporate pulses into your school lunch programs!
1. Add to dishes you already serve that include legumes such as chili, baked beans, casseroles and stir fry.
2. Add to canned soups and stews for low-fat, high fiber, cold weather comfort food.
3. Incorporate into existing Mexican entrees, such as corn salsa, bean and cheese burritos, tacos and super nachos.
4. Add to meatloaf, spaghetti sauce, lasagna and sloppy joes.
5. Hummus, a great chip dip, is made from chickpeas, packed with nutrition and a great addition to any school salad bar.
Bon Appetit!
School Lunch & Dietary Guideline
Pro
per
nutrition
is essential and a very integral component to effective learning.
Children consume more than half of their daily calories at school.
Schools should set an example and one of them should be eating well.
2012 School Lunch Guidelines
Dietary Guidelines For Americans 2010
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