Seasonally Stuffed BBQ Potato

Happy Monday, Ursinus!

As Wismer is still only offering limited dining options, the weekly planned menu online is unavailable, and so this week we provide you with a recipe using ingredients that are served often. Stuffed baked potatoes are delicious; they are a commonly-loved comfort food but also one that can easily become a less-than-wholesome choice depending on what is stuffed inside. As seen in some restaurants, stuffing potatoes with highly-processed ingredients turns this potentially wholesome meal into one with less nutritious value and with unnecessary added fat and sodium as well. Here we offer a version of the favorite that you can feel good about eating and can easily be constructed in the dining hall: a baked potato stuffed with wholesome, plant-based foods.

In addition, the recipe below provides a smart dining choice with regards to the earth. Many of the ingredients used to make it, including potatoes, broccoli, corn, onions, peppers, and mushrooms, are all produce that is likely to be grown locally in Pennsylvania. Many are seasonal as well! Eating locally is important for our environment because it requires less shipping and packaging, and therefore fewer resources, in the process of getting the foods from farm to table. Supporting local farms is also important to fuel our local economies and in distributing wealth more evenly within the population!

Seasonally Stuffed BBQ Potato!

What you’ll need:

•  Baked potato
• Broccoli
• Corn
• Peppers, onions, and mushrooms from the grill
• Cheese from the salad bar or deli (optional)
• Barbeque sauce from the grill (also optional)
• Knife and spoon.

Instructions:

1. Get a baked potato, some broccoli, and some corn from whatever stations are serving them.
2. Go to the grill and ask for just the grilled peppers, onions, and mushrooms. Also ask for BBQ sauce on the side, or bring a small dish from a different station for the staff member to put the sauce in.
3. (Optional Step: Recipe is vegan without) Depending on preference, go to either the salad bar for shredded cheese or the deli and ask for a slice of cheese.
4. Get utensils.
5. To assemble, slice the baked potato length-wise with the knife to open, but do not slice through the bottom layer of skin so that the potato separates into two halves.
6. Stuff the cavity you just created with all veggies.
7. Use the spoon to scoop out some of the middle of the potato.
8. If you have cheese, place it on top of the stuffed potato. Put the potato in one of the microwaves for about 30 seconds, or until the cheese is melted.
9. Use the spoon the drizzle the barbeque sauce on top of the stuffed potato, if so desired.
10. Enjoy!

Healthy Food Tip:

To make this recipe satisfy a larger part of your meal and keep you fuller for longer, add some extra protein into the stuffed potato by adding any type of beans that are available that day. Stuff the beans into the potato with the vegetables. We suggest black beans!

If you are interested in peeking ahead to what Ursinus College Dining Services planned for the weekly menu in Wismer in the future, as mentioned above, check out the link below and scroll to the bottom of the page!

https://ursinusdining.sodexomyway.com/dining-choices/index.html

Southwest Salad

Hello lovely Ursinus community!

Even though Wismer still has limited options, this week’s menu item will provide something nice and tasty to try first thing when Wismer return back to normal. Also check out a healthy food tip at the end of this post that you can still use even though options are limited! This week’s menu item is …

Southwest Salad!

What you’ll need:

Lettuce and assortment of veggies from the Salad Bar

Corn and cheese from the Salad Bar

Corn chips from the Mediterranean Bar

Black Beans from Hometown or Vegetarian Bar

Guacamole from the Grill

Optional – Ranch dressing (from Salad Bar) or Hot Sauce (found on tables)

Instructions:

1. Create a salad to your liking at the Salad Bar. Include lettuce, any veggies that look appealing to you, and of course corn and cheese!
2. Get corn chips from the Mediterranean Bar
3. Get black beans (or any type of bean) from either Hometown or the Vegetarian Bar
4. Get some guacamole from the Grill
5. At your seat mix the corn chips, black beans and guacamole into your salad. Add hot sauce or ranch dressing if you want to spice up or cool down your salad.
6. And if you really want to mix things up use the corn chips to scoop up your delicious salad into our mouth instead of using a fork.
7. Enjoy!

Healthy food tip:

Change things up with your breakfast routine by adding peanut butter to your oatmeal! Not only does it add a lot of flavor but it is also a great way to get extra protein in the morning. That protein will help keep your mind focused through all your morning classes!

Have a great week everyone! 

Winter Fuit and Nut Chicken Salad

Love chicken salad but want to ditch the highly-processed and canola oil-based mayonnaise? Make your own healthier chicken salad with a delicious and interesting twist using the following recipe:

Winter fruit and nut chicken salad!

What you’ll need:

·         Grilled chicken

·         Plain Greek yogurt

·         Walnuts

·         Craisins (or apples)

Instructions:

1.       Grab a piece of grilled chicken from the grill and some Greek yogurt, walnuts, and craisins (or apples) from the yogurt bar

2.       Shred the chicken using a fork and knife

3.       Mix the Greek yogurt with the shredded chicken

4.       Crush the walnuts using your fingers or a knife

5.       Mix walnut pieces and craisins (or chopped apples) into the salad

6.       Leave as a salad or put it onto sandwich

Enjoy!

Roasted Veggie Sandwich

Hey everyone! Want to switch up what you get at the deli? Looking for a new and exciting sandwich to satisfy your taste-buds? Well here you go…

Make Your Own Roasted Veggie Sandwich!

What you’ll need:

• Roasted onions and peppers from The Grill
• Other cooked or roasted veggies from the Vegetarians
• Roll or wrap from The Deli (which ever you prefer)
• Mustard
• Cheese (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine roasted and cooked vegetables from various stations and arrange on the roll or wrap.
2. Head to the Deli Station to add cheese and/or get your sandwich toasted. (Yes if you already have a sandwich made and hand it to them they will toast it for you!)
3. Spread some mustard on that fine looking sandwich and ENJOY! (You can also get mustard added at the Deli Station while you are there.)

Have a great week! 

Chocolate Banana Boat Dessert!

      To help you make it through the week, here's a fun and healthier dessert idea for some brain food! 

           

           What you'll need:

•     A banana
•     Chocolate chips
•     Peanut butter
•     Vanilla or plain yogurt (optional)
•     A knife

           Instructions:

1.      Grab a banana and peel one side all the way off. 
2.      Make one slice with a knife down the length of the banana that is exposed.
3.      Spread peanut butter in the slice and drop in some chocolate chips.
4.      Microwave the banana for 5-15 seconds so that the chocolate melts.
5.      Dollop some yogurt on top of the banana for an extra, optional, topping.

  Enjoy!