Owen J. Roberts School District

 

 

Go for the Greens 2020,  March 16-20

12th Annual Celebration of Green Food and Good Fun!

 

Kale contains fiber, antioxidants, calcium, vitamins C and K, iron, and a wide range of other nutrients that can help prevent various health problems.

 

Kale Recipes

 

Simple Sautéed Kale

Ingredients:

Garlic Cloves, Peeled, Fresh, Minced

Kale, Fresh, Chopped

Salt

Pepper

Canola Oil

 

Preparation

Method

1. Heat oil in a large skillet and toast garlic, when it begins to brown, add the Kale, to just wilt, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

 

 

Kale Salad with Honey Mustard Dressing

 

1 cup Lettuce, Salad Mix, Spring (Mesclun)

1 cup Kale, Fresh, Chopped

1 Granny Smith Apple, Fresh, Cored, diced

1/4 cup Cherries, Dried

1/4 cup Carrots, Pre-Shredded, Fresh

1 oz Honey Mustard Salad Dressing

 

 

All schools feature green veggies on the menu each day the week of March 16-20

All elementary students taste sauteed kale. Secondary students menus feature Kale Salad

 Thank you, Chartwells, for your partnership in this program. Special thanks to Heather Bonner, Chef Nels, and all school nurses for being dedicated wellness council members.