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Build a Healthy Meal Series |
Kid-Friendly Meals |
LSU AgCenter Nutrition Recipes |
Other Healthy Recipes |
The LSU AgCenter teamed up with Louisiana Healthcare Connections to create the Build a Healthy Meal series. The series features AgCenter Nutrition & Community Health agents demonstrating how to prepare easy, healthy and tasty dishes using low-cost ingredients that can be found at your local dollar store or grocery store.
Heart-Healthy Recipes | Diabetes-Friendly Recipes | Farmers' Market Meals |
Dollar Store Meals | Pantry Meals | Cook Once, Eat Twice |
Welcome to our Kid-Friendly Meals section, where we provide easy and nutritious recipes that are perfect for young chefs and their families. Here, you’ll find a variety of delicious dishes that are simple to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients. Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight dinner or a balanced meal to share, our kid-friendly recipes are designed to make healthy eating enjoyable for everyone. Explore our collection and discover new favorites that your kids will love to cook and eat!
Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets and Roasted Broccoli
In this video, LSU AgCenter nutrition agent and registered dietitian Jennifer Duhon and 8th grade 4-Her, Brees demonstrate how to prepare chicken nuggets and roasted broccoli using a helpful kitchen tool – an air fryer! Serve with a side of fruit cocktail to make this a balanced meal.
Learn how to make Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets and Roasted Broccoli!
Pecan Wild Rice
Watch as LSU AgCenter agent Quincy Vidrine and 9th Grade 4-Her Jonathan show you how to use two Louisiana commodities: pecans and rice! To make this a kid-friendly pecan wild rice recipe, you can use microwaveable rice pouches because they’re low cost and easy to cook. Pair this dish with roasted chicken and strawberry apple sauce for a well-balanced meal.
Learn how to make Pecan Wild Rice!
Taco Empanadas with Homemade No Salt Taco Seasoning
Learn how to prepare Taco Empanadas from LSU AgCenter nutrition agent Quincy Vidrine and 11th grade 4-H member Sarah. This recipe uses canned biscuit dough and an air fryer. They also show you how to make a simple, tasty, salt-free alternative to store-bought taco seasoning. We recommend serving this dish with a side of grapes and salsa for dipping.
In these videos, LSU AgCenter nutrition agents demonstrate how to prepare simple, affordable, well-balanced recipes designed to make every bite count.
From family-sized meals to bite-sized snacks, these websites are sure to satisfy your every recipe need.
The LSU AgCenter and the LSU College of Agriculture