Bowties

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups (cooked) whole wheat bowtie pasta

1 Tbsp. + 2 tsp. olive oil

1/2 cup frozen corn

1/4 cup Edamame

1/4 cup red bell pepper

1/2 cup chopped or shredded carrot(s)

1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cook pasta as directed on package. Drain. Let cool. In large bowl, mix pasta, corn, edamame (or peas or snap peas), bell pepper and carrots. Drizzle with olive oil. Toss to coat. Add parmesan cheese. Toss again.

Yield: 3 cups
Serving Size: 1/2 cup is 0.5 oz grain and 1/4 cup vegetable for a 3-5 year old for a 3-5 year old at lunch/supper.
Credit: CACFP Menu Planning Guide, Team Nutrition