Vegetable Chili Boat 1

Vegetable Chili Boat USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Dry Beans and Peas: This warm and wonderful vegetarian chili will light up your palate with three flavorful beans mixed together with vegetables and spices, surrounded by crunchy corn tortilla chips, and sprinkled with a blend of cheeses.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
¾ cup (6 fl oz ladle) provides:
Legume as Meat Alternate: ¾ oz equivalent meat alternate, ³⁄8 cup vegetable, and ¼ oz equivalent grains.                                                                                                     
OR                                                                                                                                                 
Legume as Vegetable: ¼ oz equivalent meat alternate, ½ cup vegetable, and ¼ oz equivalent grains.
Legume vegetable can be counted as either a meat alternate or as a legume vegetable but not as both simultaneously.
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Instructions
 

  • Heat oil.
    For 25 servings, use a large stock pot.
    For 50 servings, use one roasting pan/square head pan (20⅞” x 17³⁄8” x 7”) on top of stove.
  • Sauté onions and green peppers for 2-4 minutes. Add beans and chili powder. Stir well. Cook for 1-2 minutes
  • Add diced tomatoes, stock, and hot sauce. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste and mix well. Cook for an additional 10 minutes.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Pour into serving pans.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Combine cheddar and mozzarella cheeses.
  • Portion with 6 fl oz ladle (¾ cup) into an 8 oz paper boat or bowl.
    Garnish with 2-3 chips and 1 tablespoon cheese blend.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Vegetable Chili Boat USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ¾ cup (6 fl oz ladle)
Calories
141.07
Total Fat
 
4.2
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.16
g
7
%
Cholesterol
 
4.28
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
159.49
mg
7
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
20.72
g
7
%
Dietary Fiber
 
5.04
g
21
%
Protein
 
7.26
g
15
%
Vitamin A
 
1226.43
IU
25
%
Vitamin C
 
14.13
mg
17
%
Calcium
 
117.93
mg
12
%
Iron
 
1.73
mg
10
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mature onions: 13 oz
Green bell peppers: 11 oz
Dry pinto beans: 3 oz
Dry kidney beans: 7 oz
Dry black beans: 8 oz
50 Servings:
Mature onions: 1 lb 10 oz
Green bell peppers: 1 lb 6 oz
Dry pinto beans: 6 oz
Dry kidney beans: 14 oz
Dry black beans: 1 lb

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredient is available.
Special tip for preparing dry beans:
SOAKING BEANS
OVERNIGHT METHOD: Add 1¾ qt cold water to every 1 lb of dry beans. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Discard the water. Proceed with recipe.
QUICK-SOAK METHOD: Boil 1¾ qt of water for each 1 lb of dry beans. Add beans and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to soak for 1 hour. Discard the water. Proceed with recipe.
COOKING BEANS                                                                                                                    Once the beans have been soaked, add 1¾ qt water for every lb of dry beans. Boil gently with lid tilted until tender, about 2 hours.Use hot beans immediately.
Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
OR
Chill for later use.
Critical Control Point: Cool to 70 °F within 2 hours and to 40 °F or lower within an additional 4 hours.
1 lb dry pinto beans = about 2³⁄8 cups dry or 5¼ cups cooked beans.
1 lb dry kidney beans = about 2½ cups dry or 6¼ cups cooked beans.
1 lb dry black beans = about 2¼ cups dry or 4½ cups cooked beans.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
About 9 lb
About 1 gal 2 cups
50 Servings:
About 18 lb
About 2 gal 1 qt