May LTO Ideas & Inspiration
From savory stir-fries to tropical fruit bowls, Asian American and Pacific Islander cuisine brings bold flavor and fresh inspiration. Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month with dishes that reflect the diversity of these cultures—and keep students coming back for more. See below for featured recipes and time-saving products for AAPI Heritage Month and more.
May Menu Inspiration
Build a Burrito Bowl
Building a burrito bowl is easy when you have all the "must-have" ingredients ready to go. Easy prep for the kitchen, delicious and fun for the kids–it's a winner!
Spicy Chicken Banh Mi Fries
A banh mi without a bun? That's right—load up a plate of crispy lattice fries with spicy roasted chicken and top with quick-pickled veggies. So good!
Cashew Nacho Cheese Loaded Fries
Your veggie-lovin’ customers won’t be able to get enough of these. Top crispy fries with a creamy cashew queso, caramelized onions, corn and jalapeño salsa and all the right fixings.
Chicken and Vegetable Pancit
We took pancit (a Filipino stir-fried noodle dish) and gave it a lunchtime edit that kids will love. Packed with veggies and topped with a punchy soy-ginger sauce, it’s sure to be a keeper in your lunchtime rotation.
Beef Birria Loaded Tater Gems®
How about a new spin on the old Taco Tuesday lineup? Load up a serving of Tater Gems® with seasoned ground beef and top with Cheddar Jack, onions, cilantro, and a dollop of guacamole.
JR's Gravy Fries
Meal Components: 2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 5/8 cup starchy and 1/8 cup additional vegetables