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The Top 7 Vegetarian Entrees in K-12

Oct 1, 2009 12:00 PM, By Tara Fitzpatrick

Most Popular Elementary School Vegetarian Entrees

1. cheese or vegetable pizza
2. peanut butter and jelly sandwich
3. salads (e.g. chef salad with no meat)
4. yogurt (served in conjunction with other sides)
5. grilled cheese or cheese sandwich
6. pasta with red sauce
7. macaroni and cheese

Source: School Nutrition Operations Report: The State of School Nutrition 2009 by the School Nutrition Association and the SNA's trendSETTERS, Spring 2009.

By the Numbers: Vegetarian Options on K-12 Menus

64% of school nutrition directors noted that they serve vegetarian options

20.5% of school nutrition directors offer a vegan meal

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