Italian Vegetable Medley USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
Italian seasoning, which typically includes rosemary, oregano, thyme, and marjoram, adds extra flavor to this easy veggie recipe.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¼ cup (No. 16 scoop) provides ¼ cup vegetable.
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Team Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.
https://teamnutrition.usda.gov
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes

Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • - - Nonstick cooking spray
    • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
    • 8 oz *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
    • 4 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
    • 4 oz Okra, frozen, cut
    • 4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
    • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
    • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
    • - - Salt, table
    • 4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
    • 4 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
    • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

    Measure

    • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
    • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (⅓ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
    • 2 cups *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
    • 1 cup *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
    • 1⅓ cups Okra, frozen, cut
    • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
    • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
    • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
    • 1 tsp Salt, table
    • 1 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
    • 2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • - - Nonstick cooking spray
      • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
      • 1 lb *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
      • 8 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
      • 8 oz Okra, frozen, cut
      • 8 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
      • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
      • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
      • - - Salt, table
      • 8 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
      • 8 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
      • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

      Measure

      • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
      • 1 qt 2¼ cups (⅔ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
      • 1 qt *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
      • 2 cups *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
      • 2⅔ cups Okra, frozen, cut
      • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
      • ⅓ cup Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
      • 2 tsp Salt, table
      • 2 cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
      • 1 qt *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
      • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • - - Nonstick cooking spray
        • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
        • 8 oz *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
        • 4 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
        • 4 oz Okra, frozen, cut
        • 4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
        • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
        • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
        • - - Salt, table
        • 4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
        • 4 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
        • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

        Measure

        • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
        • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (⅓ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
        • 2 cups *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
        • 1 cup *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
        • 1⅓ cups Okra, frozen, cut
        • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
        • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
        • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
        • 1 tsp Salt, table
        • 1 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
        • 2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
        • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • - - Nonstick cooking spray
          • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
          • 1 lb *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
          • 8 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
          • 8 oz Okra, frozen, cut
          • 8 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
          • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
          • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
          • - - Salt, table
          • 8 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
          • 8 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
          • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

          Measure

          • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
          • 1 qt 2¼ cups (⅔ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
          • 1 qt *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
          • 2 cups *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
          • 2⅔ cups Okra, frozen, cut
          • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
          • ⅓ cup Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
          • 2 tsp Salt, table
          • 2 cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
          • 1 qt *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
          • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • - - Nonstick cooking spray
            • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
            • 8 oz *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
            • 4 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
            • 4 oz Okra, frozen, cut
            • 4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
            • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
            • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
            • - - Salt, table
            • 4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
            • 4 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
            • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

            Measure

            • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
            • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (⅓ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
            • 2 cups *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
            • 1 cup *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
            • 1⅓ cups Okra, frozen, cut
            • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
            • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
            • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
            • 1 tsp Salt, table
            • 1 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
            • 2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
            • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • - - Nonstick cooking spray
              • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
              • 1 lb *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
              • 8 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
              • 8 oz Okra, frozen, cut
              • 8 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
              • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
              • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
              • - - Salt, table
              • 8 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
              • 8 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
              • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

              Measure

              • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
              • 1 qt 2¼ cups (⅔ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
              • 1 qt *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
              • 2 cups *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
              • 2⅔ cups Okra, frozen, cut
              • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
              • ⅓ cup Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
              • 2 tsp Salt, table
              • 2 cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
              • 1 qt *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
              • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                • 8 oz *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                • 4 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                • 4 oz Okra, frozen, cut
                • 4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
                • - - Salt, table
                • 4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                • 4 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

                Measure

                • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (⅓ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                • 2 cups *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                • 1 cup *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                • 1⅓ cups Okra, frozen, cut
                • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
                • 1 tsp Salt, table
                • 1 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                • 2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                  • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                  • 1 lb *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                  • 8 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                  • 8 oz Okra, frozen, cut
                  • 8 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                  • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                  • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
                  • - - Salt, table
                  • 8 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                  • 8 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                  • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

                  Measure

                  • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                  • 1 qt 2¼ cups (⅔ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                  • 1 qt *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                  • 2 cups *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                  • 2⅔ cups Okra, frozen, cut
                  • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                  • ⅓ cup Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
                  • 2 tsp Salt, table
                  • 2 cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                  • 1 qt *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                    • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                    • 8 oz *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                    • 4 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                    • 4 oz Okra, frozen, cut
                    • 4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                    • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                    • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
                    • - - Salt, table
                    • 4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                    • 4 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                    • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

                    Measure

                    • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                    • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (⅓ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                    • 2 cups *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                    • 1 cup *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                    • 1⅓ cups Okra, frozen, cut
                    • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                    • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                    • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
                    • 1 tsp Salt, table
                    • 1 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                    • 2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                      • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                      • 1 lb *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                      • 8 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                      • 8 oz Okra, frozen, cut
                      • 8 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                      • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                      • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
                      • - - Salt, table
                      • 8 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                      • 8 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                      • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

                      Measure

                      • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                      • 1 qt 2¼ cups (⅔ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                      • 1 qt *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                      • 2 cups *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                      • 2⅔ cups Okra, frozen, cut
                      • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                      • ⅓ cup Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
                      • 2 tsp Salt, table
                      • 2 cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                      • 1 qt *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                      • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                        • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                        • 8 oz *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                        • 4 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                        • 4 oz Okra, frozen, cut
                        • 4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                        • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                        • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
                        • - - Salt, table
                        • 4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                        • 4 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                        • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

                        Measure

                        • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                        • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (⅓ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                        • 2 cups *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                        • 1 cup *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                        • 1⅓ cups Okra, frozen, cut
                        • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                        • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                        • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
                        • 1 tsp Salt, table
                        • 1 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                        • 2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                        • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                          • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                          • 1 lb *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                          • 8 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                          • 8 oz Okra, frozen, cut
                          • 8 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                          • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                          • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
                          • - - Salt, table
                          • 8 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                          • 8 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                          • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

                          Measure

                          • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                          • 1 qt 2¼ cups (⅔ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                          • 1 qt *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                          • 2 cups *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                          • 2⅔ cups Okra, frozen, cut
                          • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                          • ⅓ cup Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
                          • 2 tsp Salt, table
                          • 2 cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                          • 1 qt *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                          • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                            • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                            • 8 oz *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                            • 4 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                            • 4 oz Okra, frozen, cut
                            • 4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                            • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                            • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
                            • - - Salt, table
                            • 4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                            • 4 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                            • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

                            Measure

                            • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                            • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (⅓ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                            • 2 cups *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                            • 1 cup *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                            • 1⅓ cups Okra, frozen, cut
                            • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                            • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                            • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
                            • 1 tsp Salt, table
                            • 1 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                            • 2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                            • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                              • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                              • 1 lb *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                              • 8 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                              • 8 oz Okra, frozen, cut
                              • 8 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                              • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                              • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
                              • - - Salt, table
                              • 8 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                              • 8 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                              • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

                              Measure

                              • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                              • 1 qt 2¼ cups (⅔ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                              • 1 qt *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                              • 2 cups *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                              • 2⅔ cups Okra, frozen, cut
                              • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                              • ⅓ cup Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                              • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
                              • 2 tsp Salt, table
                              • 2 cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                              • 1 qt *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                              • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                                • 8 oz *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                • 4 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                                • 4 oz Okra, frozen, cut
                                • 4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                                • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
                                • - - Salt, table
                                • 4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                                • 4 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                                • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

                                Measure

                                • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (⅓ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                                • 2 cups *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                • 1 cup *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                                • 1⅓ cups Okra, frozen, cut
                                • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                                • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
                                • 1 tsp Salt, table
                                • 1 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                                • 2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                                • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                  • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                                  • 1 lb *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                  • 8 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                                  • 8 oz Okra, frozen, cut
                                  • 8 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                  • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                                  • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
                                  • - - Salt, table
                                  • 8 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                                  • 8 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                                  • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

                                  Measure

                                  • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                  • 1 qt 2¼ cups (⅔ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                                  • 1 qt *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                  • 2 cups *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                                  • 2⅔ cups Okra, frozen, cut
                                  • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                  • ⅓ cup Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                                  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
                                  • 2 tsp Salt, table
                                  • 2 cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                                  • 1 qt *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                                  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                    • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                                    • 8 oz *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                    • 4 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                                    • 4 oz Okra, frozen, cut
                                    • 4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                    • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                                    • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
                                    • - - Salt, table
                                    • 4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                                    • 4 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                                    • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

                                    Measure

                                    • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                    • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (⅓ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                                    • 2 cups *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                    • 1 cup *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                                    • 1⅓ cups Okra, frozen, cut
                                    • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                    • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                                    • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
                                    • 1 tsp Salt, table
                                    • 1 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                                    • 2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                                    • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                      • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                                      • 1 lb *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                      • 8 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                                      • 8 oz Okra, frozen, cut
                                      • 8 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                      • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                                      • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
                                      • - - Salt, table
                                      • 8 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                                      • 8 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                                      • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

                                      Measure

                                      • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                      • 1 qt 2¼ cups (⅔ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                                      • 1 qt *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                      • 2 cups *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                                      • 2⅔ cups Okra, frozen, cut
                                      • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                      • ⅓ cup Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                                      • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
                                      • 2 tsp Salt, table
                                      • 2 cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                                      • 1 qt *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                                      • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                        • 1 lb 10 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                                        • 8 oz *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                        • 4 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                                        • 4 oz Okra, frozen, cut
                                        • 4 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                        • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                                        • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
                                        • - - Salt, table
                                        • 4 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                                        • 4 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                                        • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

                                        Measure

                                        • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                        • 3 cups 2 Tbsp (⅓ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                                        • 2 cups *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                        • 1 cup *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                                        • 1⅓ cups Okra, frozen, cut
                                        • 1 cup *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                        • 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                                        • 2 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
                                        • 1 tsp Salt, table
                                        • 1 cup *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                                        • 2 cups *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                                        • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, grated

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • - - Nonstick cooking spray
                                          • 3 lb 4 oz Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                                          • 1 lb *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                          • 8 oz *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                                          • 8 oz Okra, frozen, cut
                                          • 8 oz *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                          • - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                                          • - - Italian Seasoning, dried
                                          • - - Salt, table
                                          • 8 oz *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                                          • 8 oz *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                                          • - - Parmesan cheese, grated

                                          Measure

                                          • 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
                                          • 1 qt 2¼ cups (⅔ No. 10 can) Tomatoes with juice, canned, diced
                                          • 1 qt *Onion, fresh, peeled, ¼" diced
                                          • 2 cups *Green beans, fresh, cut, ½" pieces
                                          • 2⅔ cups Okra, frozen, cut
                                          • 2 cups *Green bell pepper, fresh, ¼" diced
                                          • ⅓ cup Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or bottled
                                          • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Italian Seasoning, dried
                                          • 2 tsp Salt, table
                                          • 2 cups *Zucchini, fresh, unpeeled, ¼" diced
                                          • 1 qt *Eggplant, fresh, unpeeled, ½" cubed
                                          • ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Preheat oven to 400 °F.
                                          • Lightly coat steam table pan with nonstick cooking spray.
                                            For 25 servings, use 1 half pan (10³⁄8′′ x 12¾′′ x 4′′).
                                            For 50 servings, use 1 full pan (12′′ x 20′′ x 4′′).
                                          • In a large bowl combine tomatoes with juice, onions, green beans, okra, green pepper, lemon juice, Italian seasoning, and salt.
                                          • Place vegetable mixture in baking pan. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
                                          • Remove from the oven and stir in zucchini and eggplant.
                                          • Continue baking uncovered for 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally.
                                            Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F for at least 15 seconds.
                                          • Sprinkle top with Parmesan cheese.
                                          • Serve ¼ cup (No. 16 scoop).
                                            Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher.

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Italian Vegetable Medley USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
                                          Amount Per Serving
                                           
                                          0 ¼ cup (No. 16 scoop)
                                          Calories
                                          17
                                          Total Fat
                                           
                                          0
                                          g
                                          0
                                          %
                                          Saturated Fat
                                           
                                          0
                                          g
                                          0
                                          %
                                          Cholesterol
                                           
                                          1
                                          mg
                                          0
                                          %
                                          Sodium
                                           
                                          165
                                          mg
                                          7
                                          %
                                          Total Carbohydrate
                                           
                                          3
                                          g
                                          1
                                          %
                                          Dietary Fiber
                                           
                                          1
                                          g
                                          4
                                          %
                                          Total Sugars
                                           
                                          1
                                          g
                                          1
                                          %
                                          Protein
                                           
                                          1
                                          g
                                          2
                                          %
                                          Calcium
                                           
                                          26
                                          mg
                                          3
                                          %
                                          Iron
                                           
                                          0
                                          mg
                                          0
                                          %
                                          N/A=data not available
                                          *Marketing Guide
                                          25 Servings:
                                          Mature onion: 10 oz
                                          Green beans: 5 oz
                                          Bell pepper: 5 oz
                                          Zucchini: 5 oz
                                          Eggplant: 5 oz
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Mature onion: 1 lb 3 oz
                                          Green beans: 10 oz
                                          Bell pepper: 10 oz
                                          Zucchini: 9 oz
                                          Eggplant: 10 oz

                                          Notes

                                          *See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          25 Servings:
                                          3 lb
                                          1 qt 2¼ cups
                                          50 Servings:
                                          6 lb
                                          3 qt ½ cup