Top summer recipes for the classroom

The sun is out – or, it was, at least – and now it’s time to whip up some scrummy summer recipes to try out in your classroom.

Teaching students a selection of basic summer recipes will set them up for years to come, and create something really tasty along the way.

The summer is a great time to promote healthy-living as students are looking for refreshing meals rather than stodgy snacks. You never know, it could help them jump up a grade or two. It’s definitely worth a shot!

Our top summer recipes:

Chicken guacamole wrap

Serves one

Great for a light summer lunchbox dish, the chicken guacamole wrap is full of protein and healthy veg to get your students through the day.

How to make it:

1. Take one tortilla wrap.
2. Spread guacamole (store-bought or home made) down the middle.
3. Place half a shredded chicken breast and half a sliced red pepper on top.
4. Sprinkle 30g of grated cheddar.
5. Roll up the tortilla tightly, then wrap in cling film to save for later.

Sweet potato & chickpea soup (Vegan)

Serves 2

Many people stay away from soup in the summer. However, this hearty dish is great on a wet traditional English summer’s day.

How to make it:

1. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a pan.
2. Finely dice an onion, add to the pan and then cook until softened for three minutes.
3. Add 2 sliced garlic cloves and cook for three more minutes.
4. Add 1 tsp of ground cumin, and 1 tsp of ground coriander, cook for one minute.
5. Chop up your sweet potato into 1cm cubes, and add to the pan.
6. Fry for two minutes, then pour 600ml hot vegetable stock on top.
7. Boil for ten minutes, or until the potato is tender.
8. Add 220g can of drained chickpeas.
9. Heat through, then whiz with a food processor until smooth.
10. Stir in 1 tbsp soured cream and 50ml milk.

Pasta Salad

Serves 1

This is the dish of the summer, and it’s really easy to make. Get your students to give it a go, and you could serve it at any school summer parties.

1. Cook 85g pasta as per cooking instructions.
2. Add 3 tbsp of frozen peas and 3 tbsp of frozen sweetcorn for the last minute.
3. Drain then rinse in cold water.
4. Mix 1 tbsp of natural yogurt and 1 tbsp of balsamic dressing with 1 tsp of mayonnaise.
5. Pour mix onto the pasta and stir in 1 tbsp chopped basil and 3 halved cherry tomatoes.

Lemon poppy seed muffins

Serves 6

Everyone deserves a treat, and we’ve got a special summer recipe for you! The whole school will be after these lemon poppy seed muffins, so make sure you grab one before they’re gone!

1. Line muffin pan with paper liners or spray each muffin cup with a non-stick vegetable spray.
2. In a bowl, whisk 227g flour with 1 tbsp poppy seeds, a pinch of salt, and a half tsp of baking soda.
3. In a separate bowl, beat 85g of unsalted butter with 170g sugar until it’s light and fluffy – you can use an electric whisk at this stage.
4. Beat in 2 eggs, one at a time. Then 2 tbsp lemon zest, 170g of yogurt and 2 tsp of vanilla extract until well blended.
5. Stir in the flour mixture until just moistened.
6. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups, make sure it’s even throughout.
7. Bake at 200 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Or, check each muffin by poking a toothpick in the centre. If it comes out clean, your muffins are done.

Those are our top summer recipes for the classroom – why not try them out? You’ll need some top-notch cooking equipment, so get in touch with Utility Rentals today!