Winter Greens USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP

Age Group: Adult
Serving Size: 25-50
Although harvested in the winter, greens are great any time of the year! Winter Greens are fresh kale, cooked with onions, garlic and red pepper flakes.
CACFP Adult Portion Crediting Information
½ cup (4 oz spoodle) provides ½ cup vegetable (½ cup dark green vegetable).
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Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large stock pot uncovered over high heat.
  • Add kale, onions, sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, vegetable base and jalapeños (optional). Cook uncovered for 5-6 minutes over high heat stirring constantly.
  • Add water.
  • Reduce heat to low. Stir well and cook for an additional minute. Add additional water if needed to prevent sticking.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Pour 4 lb (about 3 qt 2 cups) kale into a steam table pan (12” x 20” x 2½”).
    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 ½ cup (portion with 4 oz spoodle or No. 8 scoop).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Winter Greens USDA Recipe for Adults in CACFP
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ½ cup (4 oz spoodle or No. 8 scoop)
Calories
59
Total Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
118
mg
5
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
7
g
2
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
520
mcg
Vitamin C
 
33
mg
40
%
Vitamin D
 
0
IU
0
%
Calcium
 
59
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
201
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Fresh kale: 5 lb 7½ oz
50 Servings:
Fresh kale: 10 lb 15 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 4 lb
About 3 qt 2 cups/1 steam table pan
(12” x 20” x 4”)
50 Servings:
About 8 lb
About 1 gal 3 qt/2 steam table pans
(12” x 20” x 4”)