Austin ISD is rolling out new cafeteria food options this year, featuring fresh ingredients from local sources, chef-designed recipes and a rotating menu with new offerings.

Some of the new options include:

• Herb Toasted Ham & Cheese Sandwich – new scratch-made item featured on the Breakfast in the Classroom menu.
• Veggie & Barbacoa Tacos – recipes from the Austin ISD Nacho Average Food Truck, featured on the rotating Taco Tuesday menu along with Carnitas & Fish Tacos.
• Vetri Salad – New menu item, recipe developed by James Beard Award-winning Chef Marc Vetri, of Pizzeria Vetri, a new Austin restaurant.
• Fiesta Bowl – Example of the Global Cuisine available on the Made to Order Fiesta line. A Noodles line will be a new addition this school year featuring more Made to Order options.

The Eagle’s Eye had the chance to samples the items that will be featured in the new menu.