Fish and Veggie Packets USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
This four-ingredient recipe provides the perfect mix of vegetables and protein.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¼ cup vegetable
1½ oz eq meat
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
TeamNutrition.USDA.gov
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 13 ½ oz Flounder fish fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed (each piece should be about 3 oz)
  • 2 ¾ cups Broccoli and cauliflower blend, frozen
  • 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
  • 1 tsp Garlic and herb salt-free seasoning

Quantity
 

  • 13 ½ oz Flounder fish fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed (each piece should be about 3 oz)
  • 2 ¾ cups Broccoli and cauliflower blend, frozen
  • 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
  • 1 tsp Garlic and herb salt-free seasoning

Ingredients
 

  • 13 ½ oz Flounder fish fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed (each piece should be about 3 oz)
  • 2 ¾ cups Broccoli and cauliflower blend, frozen
  • 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
  • 1 tsp Garlic and herb salt-free seasoning

Quantity
 

  • 13 ½ oz Flounder fish fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed (each piece should be about 3 oz)
  • 2 ¾ cups Broccoli and cauliflower blend, frozen
  • 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
  • 1 tsp Garlic and herb salt-free seasoning
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 13 ½ oz Flounder fish fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed (each piece should be about 3 oz)
  • 2 ¾ cups Broccoli and cauliflower blend, frozen
  • 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
  • 1 tsp Garlic and herb salt-free seasoning

Quantity
 

  • 13 ½ oz Flounder fish fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed (each piece should be about 3 oz)
  • 2 ¾ cups Broccoli and cauliflower blend, frozen
  • 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
  • 1 tsp Garlic and herb salt-free seasoning
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 13 ½ oz Flounder fish fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed (each piece should be about 3 oz)
  • 2 ¾ cups Broccoli and cauliflower blend, frozen
  • 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
  • 1 tsp Garlic and herb salt-free seasoning

Quantity
 

  • 13 ½ oz Flounder fish fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed (each piece should be about 3 oz)
  • 2 ¾ cups Broccoli and cauliflower blend, frozen
  • 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
  • 1 tsp Garlic and herb salt-free seasoning
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 13 ½ oz Flounder fish fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed (each piece should be about 3 oz)
  • 2 ¾ cups Broccoli and cauliflower blend, frozen
  • 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
  • 1 tsp Garlic and herb salt-free seasoning

Quantity
 

  • 13 ½ oz Flounder fish fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed (each piece should be about 3 oz)
  • 2 ¾ cups Broccoli and cauliflower blend, frozen
  • 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat-free
  • 1 tsp Garlic and herb salt-free seasoning
*See Marketing Guide

Instructions
 

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  • Cut 6 pieces of parchment paper into 8” x 12” squares. Fold each square in half.
  • In the center, next to the folded seam, place 1 piece of fish. Wash hands after touching uncooked fish.
  • Place margarine in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave for 10 seconds at a time until completely melted.
  • Add garlic and herb seasoning to melted margarine.
  • In a medium bowl, combine vegetables and seasoned margarine. Toss to mix.
  • Place 1⁄2 cup of seasoned vegetables on top of each piece of fish.
  • Roll and then fold the edges of the parchment paper together to create a packet.
  • Place fish packets on a baking sheet. Place baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes. Heat to an internal temperature of 145 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Remove from the oven.
  • Serve 1 packet. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher (see chef tips).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Fish and Veggie Packets USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
 
1 Fish and Veggie Packet
Calories
81
Total Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
25
mg
8
%
Sodium
 
196
mg
9
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
5
g
2
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
8
g
16
%
Calcium
 
23
mg
2
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
The CHEF TIPS:
  • Contains fish (flounder). Margarine can be a hidden source of common allergens, which include milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame.
  • Open packets to release steam before serving to prevent burning.
  • Can use tilapia, pollock, catfish, grouper, haddock, cod, halibut, rockfish, sole, or bass instead of flounder.
Yield / Volume