Tabbouleh USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP

Age Group: Adult
Serving Size: 25-50
Tabbouleh is a super fresh herb and bulgur salad, with fresh parsley as the main ingredient. Additional ingredients of diced cucumber, tomato, and a simply dressing of olive oil and lemon juice makes this a refreshing, light and nutrient packed salad.
CACFP Adult Portion Crediting Information
1 cup (8 oz spoodle) provides ½ cup vegetable (⅛ cup additional vegetable, ¼ cup red/orange vegetable, ⅛ cup other vegetable), and 1 oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear, not cloudy.
  • Combine quinoa, bulgur wheat, water, and salt in a large covered stock pot.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 10-15 minutes until water is completely absorbed.
    Note: When done, quinoa will be soft, and a white ring will pop out of the kernel. The white ring will only appear when it is fully cooked. Fluff.
  • Refrigerate and set aside for step 7.
  • Critical Control Point: Cool to 40 °F or lower within 4 hours.
  • Combine tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, onions, bell peppers, mint, and cumin in a large bowl. Toss well.
    For 25 servings, about 4 lb 13 oz (3 qt 3 cups)
    For 50 servings, about 9 lb 10 oz (1 gal 3 qt 2 cups)
  • Add cooled quinoa and bulgur wheat.
    For 25 servings about 7 lb 9 oz (1 gal)
    For 50 servings, about 15 lb 2 oz (2 gal)
  • Add lemon juice and olive oil. Stir well.
  • Transfer 13 lb 2 oz (1 gal 3 qt) Tabbouleh to a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 4").
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Critical Control Point: Cool to 40 °F or lower within 4 hours.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold at 40 °F or below.
  • Serve 1 cup. (Portion with 8 oz spoodle).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Tabbouleh USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP
Amount Per Serving
 
8 oz spoodle (1 cup)
Calories
90
Total Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
249
mg
11
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
13
g
4
%
Dietary Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Total Sugars
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
38
mcg
Vitamin C
 
19
mg
23
%
Vitamin D
 
0
IU
0
%
Calcium
 
26
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
253
mg
7
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Fresh tomatoes: 3 lb 3 oz
Fresh cucumbers: 1 lb 10 oz
Fresh onions: 9 oz
Fresh red bell peppers: 6 oz
50 Servings:
Fresh tomatoes: 6 lb 6 oz
Fresh cucumbers: 3 lb 4 oz
Fresh onions: 1 lb 2 oz
Fresh red bell peppers: 12 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 1 gal 3 qt
About 13 lb 2 oz/1 steam table pan
(12" x 20" x 4")
50 Servings:
About 3 gal 2 qt
About 26 lb 4 oz/2 steam table pans
(12" x 20" x 4")