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Whether you are a new or experienced cook or gardener, Food Hero has resources for everyone! Follow along for healthy low-cost recipes and timely gardening tips

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“DIG IN to School Breakfast” uncovers the nutritious morning meals prepared by dedicated professionals for America’s students. Join us in celebrating National School Breakfast Week Mar. 6-10. #NSBW23 #SchoolBreakfast #BreakfastBuilders https://t.co/jjbiuSRmUu

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Let’s celebrate National Nutrition Month by trying a new fruit or veggie every week in March. This week the focus is on… spinach!

Try our Skillet Lasagna for dinner and add frozen spinach - it’ll surely be a new favorite😋

#NationalNutritionMonth #NationalFrozenFoodsMonth

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School breakfast paves the way for kids to build a better day and face the challenges ahead. Learn more: https://t.co/jjbiuSRmUu

#NSBW23 #SchoolBreakfast #BreakfastBuilders #DigIn2SchoolBreakfast

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A new month also brings a new featured food - peas!
Read the latest Food Hero Monthly about peas to find yummy recipes as well as tips on how to shop and save, store well and waste less. #NationalNutritionMonth

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Happy March!
March is National Nutrition Month and we’re excited to celebrate all month long! Follow our page as we share tips and ideas on how to participate and fuel our bodies at every age.

#NationalNutritionMonth

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We love that beans are low in cost and full of nutrients, including fiber, folate and plant protein. Save money by replacing one pound of meat with two cups of cooked beans in many recipes.

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For lunch this week, celebrate #NationalSoupMonth by enjoying a warm and delicious bowl of Black Bean Soup! Top it with low-fat sour cream, cilantro and baked tortilla chips* Did someone say “yum!”? We sure did😋

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Fruit salad but with a twist!

This Kiwi Banana Apple Salad is tossed in a vinegar dressing, making it the perfect sweet and tart combination.

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Drizzle vinegar on this Greens with Carrots side dish recipe. One user even commented, “I love this recipe so much! I could eat it every night!” Click the link for the recipe and find out for yourself🙌

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The Food Hero Grow This! Oregon Garden Challenge is coming in 2023. Registration will open in February. Sign up now for our gardening newsletter to be among the first to know how to get free seeds and join the Grow This! community.

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How about a Tasty Hamburger Skillet for dinner tonight? Not only is it kid-approved, it’s a one-pot recipe that’s ready in 30 minutes! Make some extra and you will have a lunch to look forward to. It makes for a great burrito or bell pepper filling😋

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Here’s a fun activity to do with your kids this weekend.. Make personal pizzas!🍕 Research shows that when kids help make healthy food, they are more likely to try it. Try the My Personal Pizza recipe and the kids will enjoy adding their favorite cheese, veggies and protein.

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A new month also means a new Food Hero Monthly. Take a look at the Vinegar Monthly to find vinegar varieties, their flavor profile and ways to use them. What’s your favorite way to use vinegar?

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Make weekday lunches easier by using this Whole Grains tip sheet to pick your favorite grain or one you’ve never tried before! Make a big batch that will last several days and top it with your favorite veggies, protein and sauce. What topping combinations will you be choosing?

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Breakfast burritos anyone?🌯
Add your favorite veggies to your burritos like bell pepper, spinach and potatoes. You’ll have everyone in the family asking for this recipe again and again!

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It’s #NationalOatmealMonth! Are you ready to enjoy oatmeal recipes for breakfast? We’ve gathered some of our favorites with three groups in mind:

Older Adults - Overnight Oats for One
Kids - Baked Berry Oatmeal
Large groups - Apple Spice Baked Oatmeal

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Find the full recipe here: https://t.co/F398UijiP5

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Let’s start the week with these super yummy Veggie Quiche Muffins😋 Loaded with veggies, cheese and eggs, they’re the perfect way to sneak in an extra serving of vegetables today.

These quiche muffins even make for great meal prep - just grab and go tomorrow morning!