1 cup warm water
1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice (About 12 medium sized limes)
3 cups cold water
1 cup sugar
Combine the warm water and sugar in a pitcher, stir until sugar is dissolved.
Stir in the lime juice, then add the cold water and stir. Chill before serving.
Serve in a glass with ice and garnish with a slice of lime or mint leaves if you want to be fancy!
These Tuna Stuffed Tomatoes with minimal ingredients make a great fresh snack (or meal) for those hot summer days when you don’t feel like cooking, and they only take a few minutes to make!
TUNA STUFFED TOMATOES
3 cans of tuna (drained)
2 – 3 large tomatoes (the bigger the better!)
½ cup of chopped parsley
Black pepper & onion powder to taste
Optional: Add 1 – 2 tbsp of plain yogurt to make the tuna mix creamy
Drain 3 cans of tuna and empty into a medium sized bowl. Chop ½ cup of parsley and mix in with the tuna, along with black pepper and onion powder to taste.
Rinse tomatoes with water and use a knife to cut a circle around the stems. Remove the top of the tomato and gently hollow out the insides with a spoon. Fill the tomatoes with the tuna mixture and enjoy!
Summertime is the perfect time to enjoy quick and healthy meals with your family.
A quick healthy summer meal for the entire family is just a sheet pan and a few WIC ingredients away.
One of the easiest ways to do this is to use a sheet pan and a few WIC ingredients. Simply preheat your oven, line your sheet pan with foil, and add your favorite vegetables. Season everything with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs, and roast in the oven until cooked through.
Sheet pan meals are not only healthy and delicious, but are also quick and easy to make. Plus, cleanup is a breeze! So next time you’re looking for a summertime meal that the whole family will enjoy, reach for a sheet pan and a few WIC ingredients. Here are a few ideas to kick-start your dinner.
For breakfast, lunch or dinner this sheet pan meal is tasty any time of day!
ROASTED VEGGIES & EGGS
Round up all your leftover vegetables you can find here are a few ideas:
Onion, chopped
Carrots, chopped
Bell peppers, chopped
Tomatoes, quartered
Roasted Vegetables:
Toss vegetables on the pan and add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. You can also add any other seasonings you may like such as a sprinkle of dried Italian Seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder or cumin. Put the vegetables on one side of the pan. Bake at 375 for about 20 to 30 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Once they are cooked, remove from the pan. Serve.
For the Eggs:
Spray pan with non-stick spray and break eggs (as many as you would like) onto a sheet pan. Cook at 425 degrees for about 5 minutes or until eggs are set and cooked to the way you like them. Place vegetables on a plate and top with egg.
This recipe is a spin on fish and chips, and can all be done on one sheet pan.
TUNA PATTIES AND ROASTED POTATOES
2 cans Tuna
2 potatoes, diced
1/2 onion, diced, divided
¼ cup of breadcrumbs
1 egg
Celery, chopped
Salt and pepper
Put drained tuna in a bowl. Add ½ of the onion you diced (keeping some of the potatoes). Add breadcrumbs, egg, chopped celery. Form into patties, and place on a baking sheet. Brush the top with olive oil. Place diced potatoes on the other side of the baking sheet and the remaining onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook at 400 for 15 minutes. Flip the tuna patties and cook for another 10 minutes. Serve.
A woman’s body goes through so many changes during pregnancy. Mom’s, after all, are creating a life. Breakfast is an important meal for everyone, but that is especially true for pregnant women.
Breakfast helps expecting women fuel their day, support baby’s development, help provide needed nutrition and maintain a healthy weight.
The Texas WIC food package includes several healthy breakfast options for Pregnant women, to help support them during pregnancy, including:
The entire package includes more foods, check the entire package out on the Texas WIC website. If you are pregnant, apply for WIC on their website here.
Breakfast is the first meal of the day after sleeping for roughly 8 hours. The energy boost from your first meal can help moms get the nutrition they need. Use WIC foods like milk, cereal and fruit to make this breakfast recipe, that’s really perfect any time of day.
1/2 cup of breakfast cereal
2 cups fresh or frozen berries
1 banana
½ cup milk
Toppings such as almonds, berries or cereal
Blend frozen berries, banana and milk. Blend until smooth. Pour smoothie into a bowl and top with breakfast cereal or sliced fruit. Makes 2 servings
Making Easter Eggs is fun for kids and adults. Here are a few tips to make the perfect eggs and recipes to use when eating them.
Making the perfect Easter eggs involves a combination of boiling the eggs correctly, preparing a dye solution, and then decorating them creatively. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create beautiful and festive Easter eggs:
Dyeing the eggs
Displaying your Easter eggs
Remember to be creative and have fun experimenting with different colors and designs. Happy Easter!
Once you have boiled Easter eggs, there are many delicious recipes you can make with them. Here are some ideas:
6 boiled Easter eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mustard
Salt and pepper to taste
Paprika for garnish
Cut the eggs in half lengthwise, remove the yolks and place them in a bowl. Mash the yolks with a fork, then mix in the mayonnaise, mustard, salt, and pepper. Spoon or pipe the mixture back into the egg whites. Sprinkle with paprika and serve chilled.
6 boiled Easter eggs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon mustard
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped red onion
Salt and pepper to taste
Chop the eggs and mix them with the mayonnaise, mustard, celery, and red onion. Season with salt and pepper. Serve on bread, toast, or with crackers.
Avocado egg salad is a delicious and creamy twist on the classic egg salad. It’s a perfect option for a light and healthy lunch or snack. Here’s a simple recipe to make avocado egg salad:
6 boiled eggs, chopped
2 ripe avocados, diced
1/4 cup mayonnaise (optional)
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro or parsley
Juice of 1/2 lemon or lime
Salt and pepper, to taste
In a large mixing bowl, mash the diced avocados with a fork until they reach your desired consistency. You can leave it chunky or make it smoother, depending on your preference.
Add the mayonnaise (if using) to the mashed avocados and mix until well combined. The mayonnaise will add creaminess to the salad, but you can skip it for a healthier version or substitute it with Greek yogurt.
Gently fold in the chopped boiled eggs, red onion, celery, and cilantro or parsley. Make sure all the ingredients are well distributed throughout the mixture.
Squeeze the lemon or lime juice over the salad, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix well to ensure the flavors are evenly combined.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the avocado egg salad for at least 30 minutes to let the flavors meld together.
Serve the avocado egg salad on its own, with crackers, on toast, in a sandwich, or on a bed of lettuce. Enjoy this creamy and flavorful twist on a classic egg salad recipe!
Note: Avocado egg salad is best consumed the same day it is prepared, as the avocado may start to brown over time.
4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
2 boiled Easter eggs, chopped
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
1/2 cup diced cooked chicken or turkey
1/2 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
Your favorite dressing
Arrange the lettuce on a large plate or platter. Top with rows of chopped eggs, avocado, bacon, chicken, tomatoes, and blue cheese. Drizzle with your favorite dressing and serve.
4 cups cooked, cubed potatoes
4 boiled Easter eggs, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped pickles
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Combine the potatoes, eggs, mayonnaise, pickles, red onion, celery, and parsley in a large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
Enjoy these delicious recipes!
This easy recipe featuring WIC foods is so tasty, healthy, and filling that it’s great for anytime of the day – breakfast, snacks, or dessert. If you feel like being creative, you can switch up your toppings by using different fruits, nuts, or different flavors of yogurt! Enjoy!
½ cup Vanilla Yogurt
1 Banana – peeled & split in half
¼ cup Granola or Rolled Oats
¼ cup Mixed Berries – fresh or frozen
1 tbsp Peanut butter, heat up in microwave for 10 seconds at a time until melted
Optional – drizzle honey on top if you want it sweeter
Spread yogurt on a plate. Peel and split the banana and lay on top of yogurt. Top with granola, berries and peanut butter drizzle. Makes 1 serving.
Looking for more recipes using WIC foods? Check these out: Smoothies, Egg Muffins, Blueberry Muffins
Get all your WIC foods in one easy stop at any JC Food Mart store. Find a store near you on our location page.
This shepherd’s pie is so tasty, you’ll forget that it’s meatless! This recipe is sure to be a new comfort food staple, and a great way to get your veggies in and use up any leftover mashed potatoes, or potatoes you may have lying around the kitchen.
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ cup diced onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 ½ cups diced mushrooms
1 stalk thinly sliced celery
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste
½ cup chicken broth
2 cans mixed vegetables, drained
3 cups of mashed potatoes
½ cup shredded cheese
Seasonings: Paprika, Thyme, Black Pepper
Bring olive oil to medium high heat in a skillet then add onion and garlic, cook for about 3 minutes. Add mushrooms and celery, then worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, chicken broth, and spices. Stir and cook for about 10 minutes. Add canned vegetables, stir gently and bring to a boil, then remove from heat. Transfer to an 8 x 8 baking dish and spread evenly in the pan, flattening as you go. Add mashed potatoes on top & spread evenly. Top with your choice of cheese and herbs if you like!
Bake in the oven at 400 degrees for 15 minutes, or until light golden brown.
Allow to cool, and serve. Makes 4 – 6 servings.
If your baby is learning to eat table food, these are the perfect Valentine’s Day treat.
These teething biscuits are made with WIC-approved baby cereal and baby food. Use any baby food flavor your little one likes. Experts recommend that you have tried each of these food items separately before combining them, in the event there is a food allergy. So try a baby food flavor and baby cereal your little one likes.
The texture, flavor and even fun shapes are sure to be a hit. The consistency is a little chewy, perfect for a baby to learn how to use their mouth to chew. As always, make sure you watch your baby eat while they test out these lovable cookie treats. These are also perfect for mom because they are super simple to make.
BABY TEETHING BISCUITS 1 jar of baby food, any flavor
¾ cups of flour for cookies
Sprinkle of ground cinnamon
½ cup of flour for dusting
3 tablespoons of water
1 cup of baby cereal (we used oatmeal)
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. Mix wet and dry ingredients until fully incorporated. You may need to add a bit more water to make sure all the dry ingredients are moist. Form a ball. Prepare the surface and rolling pin by dusting with flour. Roll out your dough like you would cookies. Cut using cookie cutters or just use a knife to make bars. Place on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes at 425 degrees. Let them cool entirely before you give them to your little one. Make sure they are cool to the touch. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.
JC FOOD MART
Get all your WIC foods, including your baby food and cereal, at any JC Food Mart store. You can get all your WIC foods in one easy stop. SNAP also accepted. Find a store near you online.
Toddlers love snacks! Moms of little ones may find themselves running around trying to find snacks on demand. Here is a great WIC food tip to use your WIC foods to make a perfect snack box for your little one.
One stress-free way to help busy moms looking to save some time, are pre-made snack boxes. Dig around in your cupboard for some plastic containers with lids. It doesn’t have to be fancy. One with compartments is perfect, but a food storage container without dividers also works. (TIP: You can use cupcake liners to make your own compartments)
Grab a few of your toddler’s favorite WIC foods. Create a fun assortment of 3 to 4 single serving snacks in each container to make a perfect toddler-size snack pack to store in the fridge. Some ideas for your containers include: cheese cubes, sliced strawberries, orange slices, blueberries, avocados, healthy WIC cereal (without the milk), yogurt, peanut butter and whole wheat bread. Make a whole peanut butter sandwich and cut into 1/4ths. Put one fourth in a container. 
Store the snack packs in the fridge until needed. Making 2 or 4 containers at a time is perfect to have on hand when your little one wants something quick to eat.
This is a great way to help make sure your little one is eating healthy WIC foods. You can also get your kids involved in making their “snack packs” so they are excited to eat healthy foods.
Do you have a great mom hack? Leave it in the comments below. We would love to hear some of your favorite tips/tricks that save you time.
The ultimate mom hack is getting all your WIC foods in one easy stop at JC Food Mart stores. Visit a location today to see how easy it can be.
Looking for more helpful ideas? Check out our post about WIC Snacks.
Good news! Texas WIC’s temporary fruit and vegetable dollar amount increase is now being offered through September 30, 2023! The increased dollar amount for WIC produce benefits (fruits and vegetables) are for the following amounts:
Texas WIC professionals provided the following example: if you are pregnant and have two children (ages 1-5) receiving WIC, you will get $94 ($44 mom + $25 child + $25 child = $94) to buy fruit and vegetables.
You will see this new amount on your shopping list under your benefit amount, according to Texas WIC.
The fruit and vegetable benefits are expected to return to the normal amounts on Oct. 1, 2023. WIC clients can use their benefits to buy fruits and vegetables that are fresh, frozen and in cans, glass jars and plastic containers.
Pick up all your WIC foods at JC Food Mart. There are 10 San Antonio locations to help you get your WIC foods in one easy, fast top. Visit today to find out how easy WIC shopping can be. Here are a few recipes using WIC-approved fruits, vegetables you might like:
Two Recipes Featuring WIC Foods
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