Sautéed Tempeh With Vegetables USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
Add more meat alternates to your menu. This meal provides an unexpected burst of flavor and texture.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION¼ cup vegetable½ oz eq meat alternateSOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe ProjectTeamNutrition.USDA.gov
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 12½ oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 1 lb 7 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 1 lb 1 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- ¾ cup Teriyaki sauce
- 3⅛ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Vegetable oil
- 1 qt + 1¼ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 2 lb 14 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 2 lb 2 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- 1½ cups Teriyaki sauce
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Vegetable oil
- 2 qt + 2½ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 12½ oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 1 lb 7 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 1 lb 1 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- ¾ cup Teriyaki sauce
- 3⅛ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Vegetable oil
- 1 qt + 1¼ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 2 lb 14 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 2 lb 2 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- 1½ cups Teriyaki sauce
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Vegetable oil
- 2 qt + 2½ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 12½ oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 1 lb 7 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 1 lb 1 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- ¾ cup Teriyaki sauce
- 3⅛ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Vegetable oil
- 1 qt + 1¼ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 2 lb 14 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 2 lb 2 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- 1½ cups Teriyaki sauce
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Vegetable oil
- 2 qt + 2½ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 12½ oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 1 lb 7 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 1 lb 1 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- ¾ cup Teriyaki sauce
- 3⅛ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Vegetable oil
- 1 qt + 1¼ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 2 lb 14 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 2 lb 2 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- 1½ cups Teriyaki sauce
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Vegetable oil
- 2 qt + 2½ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
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Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 12½ oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 1 lb 7 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 1 lb 1 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- ¾ cup Teriyaki sauce
- 3⅛ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Vegetable oil
- 1 qt + 1¼ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 2 lb 14 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 2 lb 2 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- 1½ cups Teriyaki sauce
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Vegetable oil
- 2 qt + 2½ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 12½ oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 1 lb 7 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 1 lb 1 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- ¾ cup Teriyaki sauce
- 3⅛ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Vegetable oil
- 1 qt + 1¼ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 2 lb 14 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 2 lb 2 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- 1½ cups Teriyaki sauce
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Vegetable oil
- 2 qt + 2½ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
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Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 12½ oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 1 lb 7 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 1 lb 1 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- ¾ cup Teriyaki sauce
- 3⅛ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Vegetable oil
- 1 qt + 1¼ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 2 lb 14 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 2 lb 2 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- 1½ cups Teriyaki sauce
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Vegetable oil
- 2 qt + 2½ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 12½ oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 1 lb 7 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 1 lb 1 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- ¾ cup Teriyaki sauce
- 3⅛ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Vegetable oil
- 1 qt + 1¼ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 2 lb 14 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 2 lb 2 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- 1½ cups Teriyaki sauce
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Vegetable oil
- 2 qt + 2½ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
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Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 12½ oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 1 lb 7 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 1 lb 1 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- ¾ cup Teriyaki sauce
- 3⅛ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Vegetable oil
- 1 qt + 1¼ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 2 lb 14 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 2 lb 2 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- 1½ cups Teriyaki sauce
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Vegetable oil
- 2 qt + 2½ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 12½ oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 1 lb 7 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 1 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 1 lb 1 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- ¾ cup Teriyaki sauce
- 3⅛ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Garlic powder
- ¼ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Vegetable oil
- 1 qt + 1¼ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
50 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- - - Teriyaki sauce
- 2 lb 14 oz Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- - - Garlic powder
- 2 oz Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- - - Vegetable oil
- 2 lb 2 oz Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
Measure
- - - Tempeh, plain (see notes)
- 1½ cups Teriyaki sauce
- 1 qt + 2¼ cups Cauliflower, fresh, riced (gently wash cauliflower under running water before grating/cutting; see notes)
- 2 Tbsp + 2 tsp Garlic powder
- ½ cup Onion, dehydrated, chopped (minced onions)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Vegetable oil
- 2 qt + 2½ cups Baby spinach, fresh (gently wash under running water if not prewashed)
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Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Heat oil on medium-high heat in an extra-large nonstick sauté pan or small tilt skillet.
- Break tempeh into crumbles. Cook for 10 minutes or until it starts to turn golden brown. Stir frequently.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add teriyaki sauce. Cook until sauce begins to thicken and caramelize. Stir frequently.
- Add cauliflower, garlic powder, and dehydrated onion. Stir. Cook for 8–10 minutes. Stir frequently.
- Add baby spinach. Stir constantly until spinach is completely wilted, about 8–10 minutes. Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
- Serve ⅓ cup (#12 scoop; unpacked). Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Sautéed Tempeh With Vegetables USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
0 ⅓ cup Sautéed Tempeh With Vegetables
Calories
56
Total Fat
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
193
mg
8
%
Total Carbohydrate
6
g
2
%
Dietary Fiber
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
1
g
1
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Calcium
47
mg
5
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes
- Contains soy (tempeh and teriyaki sauce). Tempeh and teriyaki sauce can be a hidden source of common allergens, which include milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame.
- Sesame can appear as an ingredient in food where it might not be expected
(tempeh) and may be included in the ingredient statements as “spice” or
“flavoring.” - Tempeh made with ingredients limited to soybeans (or other legumes), water,
tempeh culture, and for some varieties vinegar, seasonings and herbs is
creditable. One oz of tempeh credits as 1 oz eq meat alternate. Tempeh made
with other creditable ingredients (brown rice, sunflower seeds, vegetables,
etc.) require a Child Nutrition label or Product Formulation Statement to
document meal pattern contribution. For more information on serving
tempeh, refer to the CACFP policy memorandum SP 25 CACFP 12 SFSP
11-2019 Revised “Crediting Tempeh in the Child Nutrition Programs” at fns.usda.gov/cafp/policy. - Cauliflower rice is cauliflower that has been grated or cut into very small,
rice-sized pieces.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
Weight: 3 lb 10 ozYield: 1 qt 3 cups
50 Servings:
Weight: 7 lb 4 ozYield: 3 qt 2 cups