SNAP-Ed is holding a competition to see who in Maine can cook the tastiest, most nutritious meal for a family of four for $10 or less.
Contest Details
Recipe Challenge: Maine SNAP-Ed $10 for 4 Healthy Recipe Challenge
Open to Home and Professional Cooks
Reason for Challenge: Call attention to National Nutrition Month (March) and help promote healthy recipes that can be prepared and served on a limited budget
Contest Ends: March 31, 20015
To enter: Submit the recipe with a picture of the final product to mainesnap-ed@une.edu
Winner to be selected in April
Here's a link for people to find more about the recipe challenge: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ofi/snap-ed/
What is SNAP-Ed? - Maine SNAP-Ed is funded by the USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) which is administered by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and implemented through a contract with the University of New England (UNE). Utilizing the Healthy Maine Partnership agencies statewide as access points for SNAP-Ed delivery, we strive to educate Maine SNAP recipients on low cost, healthy eating and active lifestyles.
Maine SNAP-Ed $10 for 4 Healthy Recipe Challenge Rules:
- Use up to $10 to feed a family of 4 (total cost excludes pantry items such as affordable and frequently purchased cooking oils, dried herbs and spices)
- Recipe must be easily made at home with limited kitchen equipment in 30 minutes or less
- Recipe should use low-fat and low-sodium ingredients
- Recipe must use fewer than 10 ingredients commonly found in grocery stores across Maine
- Recipe must include at least 3 food groups following the USDA MyPlate guidelines (choosemyplate.gov):
- Low cost lean protein sources such as beans and legumes
- Fruits & vegetables: fresh in-season, frozen, or canned
- Low-fat or fat free dairy products
- Whole grains
