Cauliflower Rice -
USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Colorful cauliflower rice with a medley of celery, carrots, peppers, and a hint of cilantro that burst with flavor in every bite.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ cup (4 oz spoodle) provides ⅛ cup red/orange vegetable, ⅜ cup other vegetable.
SOURCE
USDA Standardized Recipes Project - 2024
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes

Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • 1 oz Oil, olive
    • 8 oz *Celery, fresh, small dice
    • 8 oz *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
    • 8 oz *Carrots, fresh, small dice
    • 12 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
    • 2 lbs 8 oz Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
    • - - Salt
    • - - Garlic, granulated
    • 1 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

    Measure

    • 2 Tbsp Oil, olive
    • 2 cups *Celery, fresh, small dice
    • 2 cups *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
    • 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, small dice
    • 3 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
    • 2 qt Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
    • ½ Tbsp Salt
    • ½ tsp Garlic, granulated
    • ½ cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • 2 oz Oil, olive
      • 1 lb *Celery, fresh, small dice
      • 1 lb *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
      • 1 lb *Carrots, fresh, small dice
      • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
      • 5 lbs Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
      • - - Salt
      • - - Garlic, granulated
      • 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

      Measure

      • ¼ cup Oil, olive
      • 1 qt *Celery, fresh, small dice
      • 1 qt *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
      • 1 qt *Carrots, fresh, small dice
      • 1 qt 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
      • 1 gal Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
      • 1 Tbsp Salt
      • 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
      • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • 1 oz Oil, olive
        • 8 oz *Celery, fresh, small dice
        • 8 oz *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
        • 8 oz *Carrots, fresh, small dice
        • 12 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
        • 2 lbs 8 oz Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
        • - - Salt
        • - - Garlic, granulated
        • 1 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

        Measure

        • 2 Tbsp Oil, olive
        • 2 cups *Celery, fresh, small dice
        • 2 cups *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
        • 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, small dice
        • 3 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
        • 2 qt Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
        • ½ Tbsp Salt
        • ½ tsp Garlic, granulated
        • ½ cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • 2 oz Oil, olive
          • 1 lb *Celery, fresh, small dice
          • 1 lb *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
          • 1 lb *Carrots, fresh, small dice
          • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
          • 5 lbs Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
          • - - Salt
          • - - Garlic, granulated
          • 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

          Measure

          • ¼ cup Oil, olive
          • 1 qt *Celery, fresh, small dice
          • 1 qt *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
          • 1 qt *Carrots, fresh, small dice
          • 1 qt 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
          • 1 gal Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
          • 1 Tbsp Salt
          • 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
          • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • 1 oz Oil, olive
            • 8 oz *Celery, fresh, small dice
            • 8 oz *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
            • 8 oz *Carrots, fresh, small dice
            • 12 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
            • 2 lbs 8 oz Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
            • - - Salt
            • - - Garlic, granulated
            • 1 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

            Measure

            • 2 Tbsp Oil, olive
            • 2 cups *Celery, fresh, small dice
            • 2 cups *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
            • 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, small dice
            • 3 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
            • 2 qt Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
            • ½ Tbsp Salt
            • ½ tsp Garlic, granulated
            • ½ cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • 2 oz Oil, olive
              • 1 lb *Celery, fresh, small dice
              • 1 lb *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
              • 1 lb *Carrots, fresh, small dice
              • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
              • 5 lbs Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
              • - - Salt
              • - - Garlic, granulated
              • 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

              Measure

              • ¼ cup Oil, olive
              • 1 qt *Celery, fresh, small dice
              • 1 qt *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
              • 1 qt *Carrots, fresh, small dice
              • 1 qt 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
              • 1 gal Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
              • 1 Tbsp Salt
              • 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
              • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • 1 oz Oil, olive
                • 8 oz *Celery, fresh, small dice
                • 8 oz *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                • 8 oz *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                • 12 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                • 2 lbs 8 oz Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                • - - Salt
                • - - Garlic, granulated
                • 1 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                Measure

                • 2 Tbsp Oil, olive
                • 2 cups *Celery, fresh, small dice
                • 2 cups *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                • 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                • 3 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                • 2 qt Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                • ½ Tbsp Salt
                • ½ tsp Garlic, granulated
                • ½ cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • 2 oz Oil, olive
                  • 1 lb *Celery, fresh, small dice
                  • 1 lb *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                  • 1 lb *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                  • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                  • 5 lbs Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                  • - - Salt
                  • - - Garlic, granulated
                  • 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                  Measure

                  • ¼ cup Oil, olive
                  • 1 qt *Celery, fresh, small dice
                  • 1 qt *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                  • 1 qt *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                  • 1 qt 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                  • 1 gal Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                  • 1 Tbsp Salt
                  • 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
                  • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • 1 oz Oil, olive
                    • 8 oz *Celery, fresh, small dice
                    • 8 oz *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                    • 8 oz *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                    • 12 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                    • 2 lbs 8 oz Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                    • - - Salt
                    • - - Garlic, granulated
                    • 1 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                    Measure

                    • 2 Tbsp Oil, olive
                    • 2 cups *Celery, fresh, small dice
                    • 2 cups *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                    • 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                    • 3 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                    • 2 qt Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                    • ½ Tbsp Salt
                    • ½ tsp Garlic, granulated
                    • ½ cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • 2 oz Oil, olive
                      • 1 lb *Celery, fresh, small dice
                      • 1 lb *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                      • 1 lb *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                      • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                      • 5 lbs Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                      • - - Salt
                      • - - Garlic, granulated
                      • 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                      Measure

                      • ¼ cup Oil, olive
                      • 1 qt *Celery, fresh, small dice
                      • 1 qt *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                      • 1 qt *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                      • 1 qt 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                      • 1 gal Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                      • 1 Tbsp Salt
                      • 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
                      • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • 1 oz Oil, olive
                        • 8 oz *Celery, fresh, small dice
                        • 8 oz *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                        • 8 oz *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                        • 12 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                        • 2 lbs 8 oz Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                        • - - Salt
                        • - - Garlic, granulated
                        • 1 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                        Measure

                        • 2 Tbsp Oil, olive
                        • 2 cups *Celery, fresh, small dice
                        • 2 cups *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                        • 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                        • 3 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                        • 2 qt Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                        • ½ Tbsp Salt
                        • ½ tsp Garlic, granulated
                        • ½ cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • 2 oz Oil, olive
                          • 1 lb *Celery, fresh, small dice
                          • 1 lb *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                          • 1 lb *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                          • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                          • 5 lbs Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                          • - - Salt
                          • - - Garlic, granulated
                          • 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                          Measure

                          • ¼ cup Oil, olive
                          • 1 qt *Celery, fresh, small dice
                          • 1 qt *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                          • 1 qt *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                          • 1 qt 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                          • 1 gal Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                          • 1 Tbsp Salt
                          • 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
                          • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • 1 oz Oil, olive
                            • 8 oz *Celery, fresh, small dice
                            • 8 oz *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                            • 8 oz *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                            • 12 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                            • 2 lbs 8 oz Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                            • - - Salt
                            • - - Garlic, granulated
                            • 1 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                            Measure

                            • 2 Tbsp Oil, olive
                            • 2 cups *Celery, fresh, small dice
                            • 2 cups *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                            • 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                            • 3 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                            • 2 qt Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                            • ½ Tbsp Salt
                            • ½ tsp Garlic, granulated
                            • ½ cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • 2 oz Oil, olive
                              • 1 lb *Celery, fresh, small dice
                              • 1 lb *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                              • 1 lb *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                              • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                              • 5 lbs Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                              • - - Salt
                              • - - Garlic, granulated
                              • 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                              Measure

                              • ¼ cup Oil, olive
                              • 1 qt *Celery, fresh, small dice
                              • 1 qt *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                              • 1 qt *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                              • 1 qt 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                              • 1 gal Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                              • 1 Tbsp Salt
                              • 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
                              • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • 1 oz Oil, olive
                                • 8 oz *Celery, fresh, small dice
                                • 8 oz *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                                • 8 oz *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                                • 12 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                • 2 lbs 8 oz Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                                • - - Salt
                                • - - Garlic, granulated
                                • 1 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                                Measure

                                • 2 Tbsp Oil, olive
                                • 2 cups *Celery, fresh, small dice
                                • 2 cups *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                                • 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                                • 3 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                • 2 qt Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                                • ½ Tbsp Salt
                                • ½ tsp Garlic, granulated
                                • ½ cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • 2 oz Oil, olive
                                  • 1 lb *Celery, fresh, small dice
                                  • 1 lb *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                                  • 1 lb *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                                  • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                  • 5 lbs Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                                  • - - Salt
                                  • - - Garlic, granulated
                                  • 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                                  Measure

                                  • ¼ cup Oil, olive
                                  • 1 qt *Celery, fresh, small dice
                                  • 1 qt *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                                  • 1 qt *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                                  • 1 qt 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                  • 1 gal Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                                  • 1 Tbsp Salt
                                  • 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
                                  • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • 1 oz Oil, olive
                                    • 8 oz *Celery, fresh, small dice
                                    • 8 oz *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                                    • 8 oz *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                                    • 12 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                    • 2 lbs 8 oz Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                                    • - - Salt
                                    • - - Garlic, granulated
                                    • 1 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                                    Measure

                                    • 2 Tbsp Oil, olive
                                    • 2 cups *Celery, fresh, small dice
                                    • 2 cups *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                                    • 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                                    • 3 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                    • 2 qt Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                                    • ½ Tbsp Salt
                                    • ½ tsp Garlic, granulated
                                    • ½ cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • 2 oz Oil, olive
                                      • 1 lb *Celery, fresh, small dice
                                      • 1 lb *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                                      • 1 lb *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                                      • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                      • 5 lbs Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                                      • - - Salt
                                      • - - Garlic, granulated
                                      • 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                                      Measure

                                      • ¼ cup Oil, olive
                                      • 1 qt *Celery, fresh, small dice
                                      • 1 qt *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                                      • 1 qt *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                                      • 1 qt 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                      • 1 gal Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                                      • 1 Tbsp Salt
                                      • 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
                                      • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • 1 oz Oil, olive
                                        • 8 oz *Celery, fresh, small dice
                                        • 8 oz *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                                        • 8 oz *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                                        • 12 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                        • 2 lbs 8 oz Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                                        • - - Salt
                                        • - - Garlic, granulated
                                        • 1 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                                        Measure

                                        • 2 Tbsp Oil, olive
                                        • 2 cups *Celery, fresh, small dice
                                        • 2 cups *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                                        • 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                                        • 3 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                        • 2 qt Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                                        • ½ Tbsp Salt
                                        • ½ tsp Garlic, granulated
                                        • ½ cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • 2 oz Oil, olive
                                          • 1 lb *Celery, fresh, small dice
                                          • 1 lb *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                                          • 1 lb *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                                          • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                          • 5 lbs Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                                          • - - Salt
                                          • - - Garlic, granulated
                                          • 2 oz *Cilantro, fresh, minced

                                          Measure

                                          • ¼ cup Oil, olive
                                          • 1 qt *Celery, fresh, small dice
                                          • 1 qt *Onion, yellow, fresh, small dice
                                          • 1 qt *Carrots, fresh, small dice
                                          • 1 qt 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                          • 1 gal Cauliflower, riced, frozen, thawed, drained
                                          • 1 Tbsp Salt
                                          • 1 tsp Garlic, granulated
                                          • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, minced
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Heat a tilt skillet to medium-high heat.
                                          • Add olive oil to the tilt skillet and immediately add the celery, onions, carrots, and bell peppers. Cook over medium-high heat for 3 minutes.
                                          • Add cauliflower, salt, and granulated garlic to the tilt skillet and continue cooking over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes.
                                          • Stir in cilantro.
                                            Critical Control Point:
                                            Heat to 135 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
                                          • Transfer cauliflower mixture to a full size (12" x 20" x 4") steam table pan (about 4 ½ lbs or 3 qts 1 cup per pan).
                                            For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
                                            For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
                                            Critical Control Point:
                                            Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
                                          • Portion with 4 oz spoodle (½ cup). Serve ½ cup

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Cauliflower Rice -
                                          USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
                                          Amount Per Serving ½ cup (4 oz spoodle)
                                          Calories
                                          49
                                          Total Fat
                                           
                                          3
                                          g
                                          5
                                          %
                                          Saturated Fat
                                           
                                          0
                                          g
                                          0
                                          %
                                          Cholesterol
                                           
                                          0
                                          mg
                                          0
                                          %
                                          Sodium
                                           
                                          168
                                          mg
                                          7
                                          %
                                          Total Carbohydrate
                                           
                                          4
                                          g
                                          1
                                          %
                                          Dietary Fiber
                                           
                                          2
                                          g
                                          8
                                          %
                                          Total Sugars
                                           
                                          2
                                          g
                                          2
                                          %
                                          Added Sugars included
                                           
                                          N/A
                                          Protein
                                           
                                          1
                                          g
                                          2
                                          %
                                          Vitamin A
                                           
                                          2609
                                          IU
                                          52
                                          %
                                          Vitamin C
                                           
                                          39
                                          mg
                                          47
                                          %
                                          Calcium
                                           
                                          18
                                          mg
                                          2
                                          %
                                          Iron
                                           
                                          0
                                          mg
                                          0
                                          %
                                          N/A=data not available
                                          *Marketing Guide
                                          25 Servings:
                                          Celery, fresh: 10 oz
                                          Onion, yellow, mature: 9 oz
                                          Carrots, fresh: 9 oz
                                          Pepper, bell, red, fresh: 1 lb 1 oz
                                          Cilantro, fresh: 2 ½ oz
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Celery, fresh: 1 lb 4 oz
                                          Onion, yellow, mature: 1 lb 2 oz
                                          Carrots, fresh: 1 lb 2 oz
                                          Pepper, bell, red, fresh: 2 lb 2 oz
                                          Cilantro, fresh: 5 oz

                                          Notes

                                          Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
                                          The food safety temperatures are based on the FDA Food Code. Some information included may be different in your state. Always check with your local regulatory authority (health department) or sponsoring organization (sponsor) for guidance on current food safety requirements in your operation.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          25 Servings:
                                          About 4 ½ lbs
                                          About 3 qts 1 cup/1 steam table
                                          pan (12” x 20” x 2 ½”).
                                          50 Servings:
                                          About 9 lbs
                                          About 1 gal 1 qt/2 steam table
                                          pans (12” x 20” x 2 ½”).