Healthy Texan Week Recipes & Tips
Celebrate with Easy Ways to Add More Fruits and Veggies to Your Day
听May 5鈥�11, 2025
Healthy Texan Week is about making simple changes that support better health! Hosted by Texas SNAP-Ed (Good Food, Good Move), this week is full of community events, games, and free resources to help you live a healthier life.
One easy way to get started? Add a little more produce to your plate鈥攚ithout breaking the bank.
This Healthy Texan Week, we鈥檝e put together a daily recipe for May 5鈥�11. Try a recipe each day to make healthy eating fun, affordable, and simple for the whole family!
May 5听 鈥� Veggie Street Tacos with Fresh Salsa
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with these colorful and crunchy veggie tacos!
Ingredients:
鈼徧� Corn tortillas
鈼徧� 1 bell pepper, sliced
鈼徧� 1 zucchini, diced
鈼徧� 1/2 onion, sliced
鈼徧� 1 tomato, chopped
鈼徧� Juice of 1 lime
鈼徧� Olive oil or spray for pan
鈼徧� Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1.听听听 In a bowl, mix the bell pepper, zucchini, and onion. Add a little salt and pepper.
2.听听听 Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with oil.
3.听听听 Add the veggies to the pan and cook for 5鈥�7 minutes, until tender.
4.听听听 While veggies are cooking, warm your tortillas in another pan or in the microwave.
5.听听听 Once the veggies are ready, spoon them into the warm tortillas.
6.听听听 In a small bowl, mix the chopped tomato and lime juice. Spoon over the tacos as a quick salsa.
Tip: You can add taco seasoning to the veggies while they cook for extra flavor. Want more protein? Add black beans or shredded chicken if you have them on hand!
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May 6 鈥� Easy Veggie-Packed Quesadillas
A great way to use what you have in the fridge!
Ingredients:
鈼徧� 1 cup shredded cheese
鈼徧� Whole wheat tortillas
鈼徧� 1/2 cup spinach or kale (fresh or frozen)
鈼徧� 1/2 cup mushrooms, chopped
鈼徧� Olive oil or spray for pan
Instructions:
1.听听听 Heat a skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with oil.
2.听听听 Place one tortilla in the pan.
3.听听听 Sprinkle cheese, spinach (or kale), and mushrooms evenly on top.
4.听听听 Place the second tortilla on top to make a sandwich.
5.听听听 Cook for 2鈥�3 minutes per side, or until the cheese melts and the tortilla is golden brown.
6.听听听 Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and cut into triangles.
Tip: Cook until the veggies are soft and the cheese is melted. Serve with salsa or plain Greek yogurt for a healthy dip.
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May 7 鈥� Summer Berry Yogurt Parfait
This refreshing snack is great for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients:
鈼徧� 1 cup low-fat yogurt
鈼徧� 1/2 cup strawberries, sliced
鈼徧� 1/2 cup blueberries
鈼徧� 1/4 cup low-sugar granola or crushed whole grain cereal
Instructions:
1.听听听 In a cup or small bowl, add a spoonful of yogurt.
2.听听听 Add a layer of strawberries and blueberries.
3.听听听 Sprinkle a little granola or crushed cereal on top.
4.听听听 Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used.
5.听听听 Optional: Drizzle a little honey on top.
Tip: Let kids help layer the ingredients鈥攊t鈥檚 fun, hands-on, and encourages healthy eating!
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May 8听 鈥� Healthy Movie Snack: Homemade Dehydrated Fruit “Candy”
Swap the candy for something naturally sweet!
Ingredients:
鈼徧� 1 lb fresh strawberries
鈼徧� Pinch of salt
Instructions:
1.听听听 Preheat oven to 200掳F.
2.听听听 Wash the strawberries and remove the leafy tops.
3.听听听 Cut strawberries in half.
4.听听听 Place the strawberries cut-side up on a baking tray. Leave space between them.
5.听听听 Sprinkle with a small pinch of salt.
6.听听听 Lower oven to 鈥淜eep Warm鈥� setting if your oven has it.
7.听听听 Place the tray in the oven. Bake for 3 hours total.
8.听听听 After 1.5 hours, flip the strawberries over.
9.听听听 Every 30 minutes, open the oven door for a few seconds to let heat and moisture out.
10.听 听After 3 hours, remove strawberries and let them cool on a wire rack.
Tip: Cook them low and slow鈥攄on鈥檛 rush or overcrowd the tray. This helps them dry out instead of getting sticky or burnt. Opening the oven a little every half hour helps them dry evenly.
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May 9 鈥� Build-Your-Own Veggie Pizza (Family Activity)
Get everyone involved in choosing their toppings!
Ingredients:
鈼徧� Whole grain pita or flatbread
鈼徧� Tomato sauce
鈼徧� Shredded mozzarella cheese
鈼徧� Chopped veggies (like bell peppers, mushrooms, spinach, olives)
Instructions:
1.听听听 Preheat oven to 375掳F.
2.听听听 Place pitas on a baking tray.
3.听听听 Spread tomato sauce on each pita.
4.听听听 Sprinkle with cheese.
5.听听听 Let each person add their favorite veggies.
6.听听听 Bake for 10鈥�12 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
Tip: Letting kids build their own pizza makes it fun鈥攁nd they鈥檙e more likely to eat their veggies!
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May 10 鈥� Summer Salad Bar
Perfect for a hot day and great for using leftovers!
Ingredients:
鈼徧� 2 cups chopped lettuce or spinach
鈼徧� 1/2 cup shredded carrots
鈼徧� 1/2 cucumber, sliced
鈼徧� 1/4 cup sunflower seeds or shredded cheese
鈼徧� 1/2 cup cooked beans or a boiled egg
鈼徧� Light vinaigrette or your favorite dressing
Instructions:
1.听听听 Place each ingredient in its own small bowl or section on a tray.
2.听听听 Let everyone build their own salad using the toppings they like.
3.听听听 Add dressing on top and enjoy as a meal or side dish.
Tip: This is a fun way to use leftovers and introduce kids to new veggies鈥攍et them pick their favorites!
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May 11 鈥� Mother鈥檚 Day Fresh Fruit & Yogurt Brunch Board
A beautiful and healthy way to celebrate the moms in your life.
Ingredients:
鈼徧� 1 cup grapes or berries
鈼徧� 1 banana, sliced
鈼徧� 1 apple or pear, sliced
鈼徧� 1 cup low-fat yogurt
鈼徧� 1/4 cup granola
鈼徧� Optional: whole grain crackers or mini muffins
Instructions:
1.听听听 Arrange all the fruit slices neatly on a large tray or plate.
2.听听听 Place the bowl of yogurt in the center.
3.听听听 Sprinkle granola over the yogurt or serve on the side.
4.听听听 Add optional crackers or muffins for variety.
5.听听听 Let everyone build their own plate!
Tip: Use a big plate or cutting board to make it feel special. It鈥檚 simple, affordable, and perfect for a meaningful breakfast or snack with family.
Celebrate the Week, Your Way
Whether you鈥檙e attending a local event or trying these easy recipes at home, Healthy Texan Week shows that small steps can lead to big changes. You don鈥檛 need fancy ingredients or hard to make meals to eat healthier. Just add more fruits and veggies to the meals you already enjoy鈥攍ike tacos, pizza, and yogurt bowls鈥攁nd you鈥檙e on your way!