It’s the perfect time to plan some healthy, budget-friendly meals for your family. Many WIC foods can be turned into delicious holiday dishes everyone will love! WIC-approved foods include staple items that can be used in many dishes, and we’ve put together some fun and easy recipe ideas using your WIC foods. For more recipe ideas, check out the eKitchen at wichealth.org.
Holiday Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients
- 3lbs sweet potatoes (about 3 large), peeled and sliced into ¼ inch thick rounds
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp brown sugar (or less)
- 1/4 tsp salt (or less)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup water
- 3/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Cranberry Walnut Coleslaw
Ingredients
- 1 head (1lb) cabbage
- 3 medium carrots
- 1 cup walnuts
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup vinegar
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp celery seed (optional)
Garlic Potato and White Bean Mash
Ingredients
- 10 ounces canned cannellini beans
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 5 large potatoes (Yukon work well)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Sweet Potato and Squash Soup
Ingredients
- 1 sweet potato
- 1 acorn squash
- 1/2 onion
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 jalapeño or chili pepper of your choice (optional)
- 3 cups low-sodium broth
- 1/2 cup light coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon tsp fresh ground black pepper
- 4 slices whole wheat bread
Citrus Corn Muffins
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt (or less)
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (peel)
- 1/2 cup mashed bananas
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (or less)
Harvest Salad
Ingredients
- 1 medium butternut squash
- 5 tablespoons oil
- 2 persimmons
- 2 apples
- 4 cups arugula
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 shallot
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
Turkey Burger Macaroni
Ingredients
- 1 small bell pepper
- 1 small onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cups whole wheat macaroni
- 3 ounces cheddar cheese
- 1 pound lean ground chicken or turkey
- 1 can (14-ounces) diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For more recipe ideas, visit wichealth.org.
