Healthy recipe ideas

These recipes can all be part of a Healthy School Canteen menu. They also identify which are Everyday and Occasional menu items.

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Basic yummy smoothie

Fresh or frozen fruit blended with reduced-fat milk and reduced-fat vanilla yoghurt – served fresh or frozen.
Butter chicken

Diced chicken breast mixed with spices – cooked in reduced-fat Greek yoghurt and tomato puree with vegetables. Served with rice.
Chilli con carne

Lean beef mince and vegetables simmered with spices and tomatoes with added kidney beans. Served on a baked potato with reduced-fat yoghurt.
Fresh rice paper rolls

Rice paper filled with Vietnamese chicken noodle salad – rolled and served with dipping sauce and fresh coriander. Beef or tofu options.
Freshly made frittata

Whisked egg and milk poured over low-fat cheese – baked and served with a tomato and cucumber salad.
Fried rice

Diced chicken breast and vegetables stir fried with rice and eggs. Finished with shallots and salt-reduced soy sauce.
Fruit muffin

Fresh or frozen fruit combined with muffin mixture. Baked in muffin tins and served warm or cool – to eat occasionally.
Healthy bean and corn salad

Four bean mix and corn kernels combined with fresh tomatoes, capsicum and garlic – dressed with olive oil, mixed herbs and lemon juice.
Hokkien noodle stir fry

Stir fried chicken, vegetables and eggs combined with Hokkien noodles – finished with sliced shallots and reduced-salt soy sauce.
Hot vegetable soup

Sautéed vegetables combined with nutmeg and mixed lentils and simmered in a tomato and vegetable stock – served with wholemeal bread roll.
Hummus

Blended chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil and garlic – served with crunchy carrot and celery sticks for dipping.
Lean mean tasty burgers - beef or chicken

Lean chicken or beef mince and vegetables patties – served with lettuce and tomato on a wholemeal or multigrain bun.