Gingered Carrots USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 25-50
Ginger, also known as ginger root, is a popular spice used in traditional Chinese cooking. It can be found in soups, stews, marinades, and stir-fried dishes. If you want to experience the full, bold flavor of ginger, mince or grate it. For a lighter flavor, cut the ginger into long slivers.CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION¹⁄4 cup (2 oz spoodle) provides ¹⁄4 cup vegetable.SOURCETeam Nutrition CACFP Multicultural Recipe Project.
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 2 lb 9½ oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 2 qt 1 cup *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ¼ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 2 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- ½ tsp Salt, table
50 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 5 lb 3 oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 1 gal 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ½ cup Honey
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- 1 tsp Salt, table
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 2 lb 9½ oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 2 qt 1 cup *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ¼ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 2 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- ½ tsp Salt, table
50 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 5 lb 3 oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 1 gal 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ½ cup Honey
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- 1 tsp Salt, table
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 2 lb 9½ oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 2 qt 1 cup *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ¼ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 2 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- ½ tsp Salt, table
50 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 5 lb 3 oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 1 gal 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ½ cup Honey
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- 1 tsp Salt, table
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 2 lb 9½ oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 2 qt 1 cup *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ¼ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 2 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- ½ tsp Salt, table
50 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 5 lb 3 oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 1 gal 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ½ cup Honey
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- 1 tsp Salt, table
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 2 lb 9½ oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 2 qt 1 cup *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ¼ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 2 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- ½ tsp Salt, table
50 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 5 lb 3 oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 1 gal 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ½ cup Honey
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- 1 tsp Salt, table
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 2 lb 9½ oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 2 qt 1 cup *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ¼ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 2 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- ½ tsp Salt, table
50 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 5 lb 3 oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 1 gal 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ½ cup Honey
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- 1 tsp Salt, table
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 2 lb 9½ oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 2 qt 1 cup *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ¼ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 2 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- ½ tsp Salt, table
50 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 5 lb 3 oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 1 gal 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ½ cup Honey
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- 1 tsp Salt, table
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 2 lb 9½ oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 2 qt 1 cup *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ¼ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 2 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- ½ tsp Salt, table
50 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 5 lb 3 oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 1 gal 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ½ cup Honey
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- 1 tsp Salt, table
*See Marketing Guide
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 2 lb 9½ oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 2 qt 1 cup *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ¼ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 2 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- ½ tsp Salt, table
50 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 5 lb 3 oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 1 gal 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ½ cup Honey
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- 1 tsp Salt, table
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 2 lb 9½ oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 2 qt 1 cup *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ¼ cup Honey
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 2 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- ½ tsp Salt, table
50 Servings
Weight
- 32 fl oz Water
- 5 lb 3 oz *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- - - Honey
- - - Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- - - Parsley, dried (optional)
- - - Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- - - Ginger, grated, fresh
- - - Salt, table
Measure
- 4 cups Water
- 1 gal 2 cups *Carrots, fresh, peeled, sliced diagonally
- ½ cup Honey
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Lemon juice, fresh squeezed, seeds removed or lemon juice bottled
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Parsley, dried (optional)
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Margarine, unsalted, trans-fat free
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Ginger, grated, fresh
- 1 tsp Salt, table
*See Marketing Guide
Instructions
- Add about 1–2 inches of water to a small stockpot with a steamer basket or a double boiler. Bring water to a rolling boil.
- Add carrots to the steamer basket or double boiler and steam until carrots are tender, but not mushy, about 9–10 minutes.Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
- Prepare ginger glaze while carrots are cooking by combining the remaining ingredients in a medium mixing bowl. Pour hot steamed carrots into the ginger glaze and stir until honey and margarine melt.
- Serve immediately. Serve ¹⁄4 cup (2 oz spoodle).Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher.
Nutrition INFORMATION
Gingered Carrots USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
0 ¹⁄4 cup (2 oz spoodle)
Calories
31
Total Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0
g
0
%
Sodium
72
mg
3
%
Total Carbohydrate
6
g
2
%
Dietary Fiber
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
2
g
2
%
Protein
0
g
0
%
Calcium
14
mg
1
%
Iron
0
mg
0
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Carrots: 3 lb 2 oz
50 Servings:
Carrots: 6 lb 4 oz
Notes
*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Chef Tips
Various methods of steaming include a double boiler, microwave, or steamer. Time will vary according to the method used.
Food Safety Tips
Honey should not be given to or used in foods for children under 1 year of age, as it may contain botulism spores which can cause infant botulism. This is a serious type of food-related illness that can make a baby very sick.
Variations
Frozen carrot coins may be substituted for the fresh carrots.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
2 lb 10 oz 1 qt 2¼ cup
50 Servings:
5 lb 4 oz3 qt ½ cup