Day 3

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Donation List

1 box pancake mix (that requires only water to be added)
1 small bag dried blueberries
1 cup bag chopped walnuts
1 container of orange juice (or apple)
1 box Spanish rice
1 jar salsa
1 can black or kidney beans
1 can of corn
1 package of whole wheat tortillas (non-refrigerated)
2 cans of green beans
2 cans fruit cocktail

*Recommend family purchase of shredded cheese

Menu

Breakfast

Blueberry Walnut Pancakes
1 box pancake mix (that requires only water to be added)
1 cup of dried blueberries
1 cup of chopped walnuts
1 container of orange juice

Directions: Follow directions on box for preparing pancake mix and add 1 cup of dried blueberries to batter.

Servings: 1 serving= 2 pancakes, ¼ cup of dried blueberries, ¼ cup of chopped walnuts and 1 cup of orange juice

Food Groups per serving: 2 servings of grains, 1 serving of meat, and 1.5 servings of fruit

Lunch

Rice and Bean Wraps*
1 package of Spanish rice
1 jar salsa
1 can black or kidney beans
1 can of corn
1 package of whole wheat tortillas
*May purchase 1 1/3 cups of shredded cheese to add.

Directions: In a large skillet sauté rice, mix over medium-high heat until golden brown. Add 2 cups of water, jar of salsa, and box seasoning from rice and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover; simmer 15-20 minutes until rice is tender. Stir in beans and corn. Serve in tortillas.

Servings: 1 wrap with ½ cup of rice = 1 serving

Food Groups per serving: 1 serving meat, 2 servings of grains, 2 servings of vegetables (1 serving of dairy if cheese is added)

Dinner

Spaghetti and meat sauce
1 box spaghetti noodles
1 jar of meat sauce
1 can of mushrooms

Directions: Cook spaghetti according to package. Heat meat sauce and add mushrooms

Servings: 1 serving= 1 cup of pasta, 2 cans of green beans (heat according to directions), 2 cans fruit cocktail

Food Groups per serving: 2 servings of grains, 2 serving of vegetable, .5 serving of meat, and 1 serving of fruit

Food Group Totals for Day 3

Grains=6
Vegetables=3
Fruit=2.5
Dairy=1
Meat= 2.5

Note: This menu is low in dairy.