Snacks: Blueberries
Snacks: Sliced Cucumbers
Blueberries are a tasty and healthy snack. Here’s how to prepare them:
- Wash First – Rinse blueberries under cool running water to remove dirt and pesticides. Use a strainer or a bowl of water.
- Eat as They Are – Blueberries are ready to eat—just grab a handful and enjoy!
- or Add to Other Foods – Try blueberries with yogurt, cereal, nuts, granola, a smoothie, or oatmeal.
- Store Correctly – Keep unwashed blueberries in the fridge. Wash only what you need to keep them fresh longer.
Now you’re ready to enjoy a simple, healthy snack!
Cucumbers are a refreshing and healthy snack. Here’s how to prepare them:
- Wash First – Rinse the cucumber under cool running water and gently scrub the skin with your hands or a vegetable brush.
- Slice or Peel (Optional) – You can eat the skin or peel it off with a vegetable peeler if preferred.
- Cut Into Pieces – Slice into rounds, sticks, or cubes, depending on how you like to eat them.
- Pair with Other Foods – Enjoy as is or dip in ranch, hummus, dip, salt & pepper, or add to a salad.
Now you’re ready to enjoy a crisp and tasty snack!
Meals: Sandwich or Wrap
Meal-Side Dish: Oven Roasted Sweet Potato Chips or Fries
How to Make a Toasted Tomato, Lettuce, and Cucumber Sandwich
A fresh and crunchy sandwich that’s easy to make!
- Toast the Bread – Lightly toast two slices of bread until golden brown.
- Wash & Slice – Rinse the tomato, lettuce, and cucumber. Slice the tomato and cucumber into thin rounds.
- Layer the Ingredients – Place lettuce on one slice of bread, then add tomato and cucumber slices.
- Add Extras (Optional) – Spread mayo, mustard, or a favourite dressing for extra flavour or you can add a little salt or pepper.
- Assemble & Enjoy – Place the second slice of bread on top, press gently, and enjoy your sandwich!
How to Make a Tomato, Lettuce, and Cucumber Wrap
A fresh and easy wrap packed with crunch!
- Prepare the Wrap – Use a wrap or flatbread as the base.
- Wash & Chop – Rinse the tomato, lettuce, and cucumber. Chop them into small pieces.
- Add Ingredients – Spread lettuce over the tortilla, then add chopped tomato and cucumber.
- Add Extras (Optional) – Drizzle with dressing or add shredded cheese for more flavour.
- Wrap & Enjoy – Fold in the sides, roll it up tightly, and enjoy your fresh wrap!
How to Make Oven-Roasted Sweet Potato Chips or Fries
A crispy and healthy snack or side dish!
- Preheat the Oven – Set to 400°F (200°C).
- Wash & Slice – Rinse the sweet potato, then slice into thin rounds for chips or strips for fries.
- Season – Toss with a little oil (or use alternatives like melted butter, or broth for a lighter option). Add salt and seasonings like pepper, garlic powder, or paprika or whatever seasonings you might have.
- Bake – Spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through.
- Enjoy – Let cool slightly and enjoy crispy sweet potato chips or fries!
Meals-Side Salad:
Extras - Reducing Waste
How to Make a Simple Garden Salad
A fresh and easy salad you can customize!
- Wash & Prep – Rinse the lettuce, tomatoes, and cucumber under cool running water.
- Chop & Slice – Tear the lettuce into bite-sized pieces, chop the tomatoes, and slice the cucumber.
- Mix Together – Add everything to a large bowl.
- Customize (Optional) – Add any other vegetables or proteins you have at home, like carrots, bell peppers, cheese, nuts, chicken, or beans.
- Dress & Enjoy – Toss with your favourite dressing, leave it as is or add salt and pepper and enjoy a fresh, homemade salad!
Purchasing a Mobile Food Market basket can be an adventure—especially when you’re unsure how to use all the items! In addition to our snack and meal ideas, consider ways to save extra food for later.
Can Be Frozen:
- Blueberries
- Tomatoes
- Sweet Potatoes (blanched or mashed)
Can Be Canned:
- Tomatoes (whole, diced, crushed, or as sauce)
- Cucumbers (as pickles)
- Sweet Potatoes (cubed, pressure canned)
Can Be Dehydrated:
- Blueberries
- Romaine Lettuce (for powder)
- Tomatoes (sliced or powdered)
- Cucumbers (as chips)
- Sweet Potatoes (sliced or grated)
Click here to learn more about food preserving.
