Sautéed Spinach and Tomatoes USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP

Age Group: Adult
Serving Size: 25-50
Sautéed Spinach and Tomatoes contains fresh spinach cooked with onions, red bell peppers, herbs, and ginger. This dish is part of a satisfying African meal made up of Jollof Rice, Kati Kati Chicken, and Sautéed Spinach and Tomatoes. Check out the USDA version of all these recipes!
CACFP Adult Portion Crediting Information
⅓ cup (No. 12 scoop) provides ¼ cup vegetable.
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Instructions
 

  • Heat margarine over medium heat in a large stock pot.
  • Add onions, bell peppers, garlic, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, ginger. Sauté uncovered for 2 minutes over medium heat. Stir frequently.
  • Add spinach in batches (1 lb per batch). Stir for 30 seconds after adding each batch. (Over cooking spinach will significantly reduce yield).
  • After last batch, cook for 30 seconds, stirring briskly and remove from heat immediately.
  • Add salt and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Transfer to a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2½") lightly coated with pan release spray.
    For 25 servings, use 1 pan.
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Serve ¾ cup (portion with 6 oz spoodle).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Sautéed Spinach and Tomatoes USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ¾ cup (6 oz spoodle)
Calories
39
Total Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
199
mg
9
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
6
g
2
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
328
mcg
Vitamin C
 
27
mg
33
%
Vitamin D
 
7
IU
47
%
Calcium
 
89
mg
9
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
Potassium
 
396
mg
11
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Fresh spinach: 3 lb 15 oz
Fresh onions: 11 oz
Fresh green bell pepper: 11 oz
50 Servings:
Fresh spinach: 7 lb 14 oz
Fresh onions: 1 lb 6 oz
Fresh green bell pepper: 1 lb 6 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 5 lb 5 oz
About 3 qt/1 steam table pan
(12" x 20" x 2½")
50 Servings:
About 10 lb 10 oz
About 1 gal 2 qt/2 steam table pans
(12" x 20" x 2½")