First Lady Michelle Obama found time between lunching with U2’s Bono and planning her family’s now-cancelled African safari trip to engage in her latest project for her “Let’s Move” campaign – selecting the winning lunchtime recipes for the “The Healthy Lunchtime Challenge & Kids’ “State Dinner” contest.
The 54 winners – one from each state and U.S. territory – were announced by the White House on Thursday. The winners will be treated to a “Kids’ State Dinner” at the White House with the first lady on July 9.
The contest was also sponsored by Epicurious, the Department of Education and the Department of Agriculture.
“Our Kids’ State Dinner is one of my favorite events of the year, and the kid chefs who come from around the country never cease to impress and inspire me with their creativity and ingenuity. I’m counting down the days until the winners join me at the White House to celebrate these healthy and delicious meals that kids everywhere will love,” First Lady Michelle Obama said in a press release.
Here are 15 of the most unusual lunchtime recipes selected.
1. Alaskan Ceviche with Mango
Ceviche? Sheesh…
2. Quinoa “Risotto” with Shrimp and Kale
Quin-what?
3. Black Bean Wrap with Jicama-Grilled Corn Salsa
Jicama? ¡Ay, caramba!
4. Sneaky Chili Surprise
Do you really want your food to be sneaky or surprising?
5. Shefali’s Scrumptious Spring Rolls
Scrumptious! Now there’s an adjective.
6. Pan-Seared Mississippi Catfish on a Bed of River Rice
Sounds like someone pulled this straight out of the river.
7. Health Vegetable Fried Quinoa
More Quinoa?
8. Spinach Frittata
Something most kids hate, plus something most kids have never heard of? A questionable combination.
9. Super Rescue Soup
Peter Murphy, age 8, New York
10. Asian Fajitas
A Cross continental dish!
11. Kangkong Pomegranate Salad
Hopefully, this dish will treat you better than King Kong.
12. Kickin’ Colorful Bell Peppers Stuffed With Quinoa
People must really like quinoa.
13. Lentil-Spinach Soup and Mint Chutney
Chutney sounds like a Charles Dickens character.
14. Bring It On Brussels Sprout Wrap!
Bring it on? How about just eating it?
15. Wisconsin Solar Oven-Simmered Chili
How do you make this when it’s cloudy?
You can view the other winners on Epicurious’ website.
