Parmesan Ranch Dip with Tortellini

Parmesan Ranch Dip and cheese filled tortellini make a snacking good lunch!

When I was a kid the best thing about picking out school supplies was shopping for my new lunch box. My shiny, metal noisy lunch box with it’s matching thermos. I vividly remember my Dukes of Hazard lunch box (forget One Direction, Bo and Luke Duke were IT). Those were the days.

I loved pouring out my juice into the plastic thermos cup. I felt so sophisticated. Never mind that my lunch smelled tinny from the box or that my food was smashed because those boxes just weren’t that big. I was happy. I like to compartmentalize things, so these boxes were right up my organizing ally!

I can’t remember when lunch boxes fell out of fashion and brown bags became vogue. Sadly, my kids just aren’t as excited about their lunch containers as I was. I think the Bento Box could change all that. With their colorful compartments and matching lids, what kid wouldn’t want a Bento? I work from home, but I may have to start using a Bento Box for my own lunch. I’ll pack myself a little fruit, a few veggies, this tangy Parmesan ranch dip and a few tortellini. I will put the lids on each container, pack a Spork and dig in!

My own kids loving eating tortellini and Parmesan Ranch Dip for lunch. It’s easy, filling and since the ranch dip is made with Greek yogurt I know they are getting protein and calcium with each bite. The dip is perfect for veggies too! And if they want a change, swap out the Parmesan for taco seasoning or pesto and you have a whole new lunch!

I’m partnering today with Produce for Kids to help spread the word about ways to Power Your Lunchbox! It’s officially back to school and while school supplies are an essential part of the new school year, school lunches are equally important. Kids need a well-rounded, nutritious lunch to help them power through the day.

Grab your lunch box and I’ll grab mine (once I find my Dukes of Hazard box on Ebay) and let’s go to Power Your Lunchbox for recipes and inspiration (I’m eyeing this Beany Pita ). Then we’ll take the pledge to make a healthy school lunch a priority!

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Ingredients

• Parmesan Ranch
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan
• Taco Ranch Dip
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning
• 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
• Pesto Ranch
• 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 1/3 cup jarred pesto

Instructions

1. Mix all ingredients in a bowl and serve.

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