Schools Recipes: Sides

Peppy Pasta Salad

Utilize your USDA Foods in this easy pasta salad recipe that can be a great side for countless entrees. Both fresh and frozen vegetables help save on prep time and food cost.

Speed-Scratch Mushroom Gravy

Our quick and easy gravy uses the power of fresh mushrooms to add rich flavor to premade gravy mix, without adding sodium or fat. Want to impress your students with a gravy that tastes like homemade? You’ve got to try this recipe!

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.

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.

1 2