Yucca USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
This Hispanic root is combined with fresh lime juice, apple cider vinegar, and red and green bell peppers.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ cup (4 fl oz spoodle) provides ⅛ cup red/orange vegetable, ¼ cup starchy vegetable, and ⅛ cup other vegetable.
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Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large stock pot.
  • Add yucca. Cook uncovered over medium–high heat for 3–5 minutes.
  • Add garlic and onions. Simmer uncovered over medium heat for 5–8 minutes.
  • Add peppers, salt, and pepper. Simmer uncovered over high heat for 2–3 minutes.
  • Add vinegar and lime juice. Simmer uncovered over high heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring constantly to deglaze pan.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 135 °F or higher.
  • Pour 3 qt (about 5 lb) yucca mixture into a steam table pan (12" x 20′′ x 2½").
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Portion with 4 fl oz spoodle (1⁄2 cup).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Yucca USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
0 1⁄2 cup (4 fl oz spoodle)
Calories
147
Total Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
194
mg
8
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
25
g
8
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin D
 
4
IU
27
%
Calcium
 
15
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
212
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Yucca: 8 lb
Mature onions: 1 lb 8 oz
Red bell peppers: 2 lb 14 oz
Green bell peppers: 1 lb 14 oz
100 Servings:
Yucca: 16 lb
Mature onions: 3 lb
Red bell peppers: 5 lb 12 oz
Green bell peppers: 3 lb 12 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 10 lb
About 1 gal 1 qt/2 steam table pans
(12" x 20′′ x 2½")
100 Servings:
About 20 lb
About 2 gal 2 qts/4 steam table pans
(12" x 20" x 2½")