Quinoa Bowl USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
An ancient grain called quinoa with creamy avocado, hearty black beans, and a zesty soy ginger dressing becomes a tantalizing mix of flavors in every bite.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 quinoa bowl provides ½ cup total vegetable (⅛ cup additional vegetable, ⅛ cup beans, peas, and lentils, ⅛ cup red/orange vegetable, ⅛ cup other vegetable ),
2.00 oz eq meat/meat alternate, 2.00 oz eq grains.
SOURCE
USDA Standardized Recipes Project - 2024
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients
 

25 Servings

    Weight

    • 4 lbs Quinoa, dry
    • - - Water
    • - - Salt
    • - - *Lime juice, fresh
    • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
    • - - Sesame oil
    • - - Olive oil
    • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
    • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
    • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
    • 1 lb 4 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
    • 8 oz *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
    • 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
    • 1 lb 8 oz *Avocado, mashed
    • 3 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

    Measure

    • 2 qt Quinoa, dry
    • 3 qt Water
    • 1 tsp Salt
    • 1 ½ cups *Lime juice, fresh
    • ¾ cup Rice vinegar, unseasoned
    • ¾ cup Sesame oil
    • ¾ cup Olive oil
    • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Soy sauce, low sodium
    • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Ginger, fresh, finely minced
    • 1 qt 1 cup *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
    • 3 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
    • 3 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
    • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
    • 3 cups *Avocado, mashed
    • 25 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

    50 Servings

      Weight

      • 8 lbs Quinoa, dry
      • - - Water
      • - - Salt
      • - - *Lime juice, fresh
      • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
      • - - Sesame oil
      • - - Olive oil
      • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
      • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
      • 3 lbs *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
      • 2 lbs 8 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
      • 1 lb *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
      • 8 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
      • 3 lbs *Avocado, mashed
      • 6 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

      Measure

      • 1 gal Quinoa, dry
      • 1 ½ gal Water
      • 2 tsp Salt
      • 3 cups *Lime juice, fresh
      • 1 ½ cups Rice vinegar, unseasoned
      • 1 ½ cups Sesame oil
      • 1 ½ cups Olive oil
      • ¾ cup Soy sauce, low sodium
      • ¾ cup Ginger, fresh, finely minced
      • 2 qts 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
      • 1 qt 2 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
      • 1 qt 2 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
      • 2 cups *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
      • 1 qt 2 cups *Avocado, mashed
      • 50 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

      Quantity
       

      25 Servings

        Weight

        • 4 lbs Quinoa, dry
        • - - Water
        • - - Salt
        • - - *Lime juice, fresh
        • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
        • - - Sesame oil
        • - - Olive oil
        • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
        • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
        • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
        • 1 lb 4 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
        • 8 oz *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
        • 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
        • 1 lb 8 oz *Avocado, mashed
        • 3 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

        Measure

        • 2 qt Quinoa, dry
        • 3 qt Water
        • 1 tsp Salt
        • 1 ½ cups *Lime juice, fresh
        • ¾ cup Rice vinegar, unseasoned
        • ¾ cup Sesame oil
        • ¾ cup Olive oil
        • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Soy sauce, low sodium
        • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Ginger, fresh, finely minced
        • 1 qt 1 cup *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
        • 3 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
        • 3 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
        • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
        • 3 cups *Avocado, mashed
        • 25 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

        50 Servings

          Weight

          • 8 lbs Quinoa, dry
          • - - Water
          • - - Salt
          • - - *Lime juice, fresh
          • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
          • - - Sesame oil
          • - - Olive oil
          • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
          • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
          • 3 lbs *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
          • 2 lbs 8 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
          • 1 lb *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
          • 8 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
          • 3 lbs *Avocado, mashed
          • 6 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

          Measure

          • 1 gal Quinoa, dry
          • 1 ½ gal Water
          • 2 tsp Salt
          • 3 cups *Lime juice, fresh
          • 1 ½ cups Rice vinegar, unseasoned
          • 1 ½ cups Sesame oil
          • 1 ½ cups Olive oil
          • ¾ cup Soy sauce, low sodium
          • ¾ cup Ginger, fresh, finely minced
          • 2 qts 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
          • 1 qt 2 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
          • 1 qt 2 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
          • 2 cups *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
          • 1 qt 2 cups *Avocado, mashed
          • 50 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

          Ingredients
           

          25 Servings

            Weight

            • 4 lbs Quinoa, dry
            • - - Water
            • - - Salt
            • - - *Lime juice, fresh
            • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
            • - - Sesame oil
            • - - Olive oil
            • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
            • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
            • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
            • 1 lb 4 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
            • 8 oz *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
            • 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
            • 1 lb 8 oz *Avocado, mashed
            • 3 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

            Measure

            • 2 qt Quinoa, dry
            • 3 qt Water
            • 1 tsp Salt
            • 1 ½ cups *Lime juice, fresh
            • ¾ cup Rice vinegar, unseasoned
            • ¾ cup Sesame oil
            • ¾ cup Olive oil
            • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Soy sauce, low sodium
            • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Ginger, fresh, finely minced
            • 1 qt 1 cup *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
            • 3 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
            • 3 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
            • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
            • 3 cups *Avocado, mashed
            • 25 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

            50 Servings

              Weight

              • 8 lbs Quinoa, dry
              • - - Water
              • - - Salt
              • - - *Lime juice, fresh
              • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
              • - - Sesame oil
              • - - Olive oil
              • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
              • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
              • 3 lbs *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
              • 2 lbs 8 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
              • 1 lb *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
              • 8 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
              • 3 lbs *Avocado, mashed
              • 6 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

              Measure

              • 1 gal Quinoa, dry
              • 1 ½ gal Water
              • 2 tsp Salt
              • 3 cups *Lime juice, fresh
              • 1 ½ cups Rice vinegar, unseasoned
              • 1 ½ cups Sesame oil
              • 1 ½ cups Olive oil
              • ¾ cup Soy sauce, low sodium
              • ¾ cup Ginger, fresh, finely minced
              • 2 qts 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
              • 1 qt 2 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
              • 1 qt 2 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
              • 2 cups *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
              • 1 qt 2 cups *Avocado, mashed
              • 50 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

              Quantity
               

              25 Servings

                Weight

                • 4 lbs Quinoa, dry
                • - - Water
                • - - Salt
                • - - *Lime juice, fresh
                • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                • - - Sesame oil
                • - - Olive oil
                • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
                • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                • 1 lb 4 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                • 8 oz *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                • 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                • 1 lb 8 oz *Avocado, mashed
                • 3 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                Measure

                • 2 qt Quinoa, dry
                • 3 qt Water
                • 1 tsp Salt
                • 1 ½ cups *Lime juice, fresh
                • ¾ cup Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                • ¾ cup Sesame oil
                • ¾ cup Olive oil
                • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Soy sauce, low sodium
                • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                • 1 qt 1 cup *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                • 3 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                • 3 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                • 3 cups *Avocado, mashed
                • 25 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                50 Servings

                  Weight

                  • 8 lbs Quinoa, dry
                  • - - Water
                  • - - Salt
                  • - - *Lime juice, fresh
                  • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                  • - - Sesame oil
                  • - - Olive oil
                  • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
                  • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                  • 3 lbs *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                  • 2 lbs 8 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                  • 1 lb *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                  • 8 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                  • 3 lbs *Avocado, mashed
                  • 6 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                  Measure

                  • 1 gal Quinoa, dry
                  • 1 ½ gal Water
                  • 2 tsp Salt
                  • 3 cups *Lime juice, fresh
                  • 1 ½ cups Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                  • 1 ½ cups Sesame oil
                  • 1 ½ cups Olive oil
                  • ¾ cup Soy sauce, low sodium
                  • ¾ cup Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                  • 2 qts 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                  • 1 qt 2 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                  • 1 qt 2 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                  • 2 cups *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                  • 1 qt 2 cups *Avocado, mashed
                  • 50 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved
                  *See Marketing Guide

                  Ingredients
                   

                  25 Servings

                    Weight

                    • 4 lbs Quinoa, dry
                    • - - Water
                    • - - Salt
                    • - - *Lime juice, fresh
                    • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                    • - - Sesame oil
                    • - - Olive oil
                    • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
                    • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                    • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                    • 1 lb 4 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                    • 8 oz *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                    • 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                    • 1 lb 8 oz *Avocado, mashed
                    • 3 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                    Measure

                    • 2 qt Quinoa, dry
                    • 3 qt Water
                    • 1 tsp Salt
                    • 1 ½ cups *Lime juice, fresh
                    • ¾ cup Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                    • ¾ cup Sesame oil
                    • ¾ cup Olive oil
                    • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Soy sauce, low sodium
                    • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                    • 1 qt 1 cup *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                    • 3 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                    • 3 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                    • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                    • 3 cups *Avocado, mashed
                    • 25 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                    50 Servings

                      Weight

                      • 8 lbs Quinoa, dry
                      • - - Water
                      • - - Salt
                      • - - *Lime juice, fresh
                      • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                      • - - Sesame oil
                      • - - Olive oil
                      • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
                      • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                      • 3 lbs *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                      • 2 lbs 8 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                      • 1 lb *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                      • 8 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                      • 3 lbs *Avocado, mashed
                      • 6 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                      Measure

                      • 1 gal Quinoa, dry
                      • 1 ½ gal Water
                      • 2 tsp Salt
                      • 3 cups *Lime juice, fresh
                      • 1 ½ cups Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                      • 1 ½ cups Sesame oil
                      • 1 ½ cups Olive oil
                      • ¾ cup Soy sauce, low sodium
                      • ¾ cup Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                      • 2 qts 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                      • 1 qt 2 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                      • 1 qt 2 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                      • 2 cups *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                      • 1 qt 2 cups *Avocado, mashed
                      • 50 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                      Quantity
                       

                      25 Servings

                        Weight

                        • 4 lbs Quinoa, dry
                        • - - Water
                        • - - Salt
                        • - - *Lime juice, fresh
                        • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                        • - - Sesame oil
                        • - - Olive oil
                        • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
                        • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                        • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                        • 1 lb 4 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                        • 8 oz *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                        • 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                        • 1 lb 8 oz *Avocado, mashed
                        • 3 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                        Measure

                        • 2 qt Quinoa, dry
                        • 3 qt Water
                        • 1 tsp Salt
                        • 1 ½ cups *Lime juice, fresh
                        • ¾ cup Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                        • ¾ cup Sesame oil
                        • ¾ cup Olive oil
                        • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Soy sauce, low sodium
                        • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                        • 1 qt 1 cup *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                        • 3 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                        • 3 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                        • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                        • 3 cups *Avocado, mashed
                        • 25 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                        50 Servings

                          Weight

                          • 8 lbs Quinoa, dry
                          • - - Water
                          • - - Salt
                          • - - *Lime juice, fresh
                          • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                          • - - Sesame oil
                          • - - Olive oil
                          • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
                          • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                          • 3 lbs *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                          • 2 lbs 8 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                          • 1 lb *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                          • 8 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                          • 3 lbs *Avocado, mashed
                          • 6 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                          Measure

                          • 1 gal Quinoa, dry
                          • 1 ½ gal Water
                          • 2 tsp Salt
                          • 3 cups *Lime juice, fresh
                          • 1 ½ cups Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                          • 1 ½ cups Sesame oil
                          • 1 ½ cups Olive oil
                          • ¾ cup Soy sauce, low sodium
                          • ¾ cup Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                          • 2 qts 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                          • 1 qt 2 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                          • 1 qt 2 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                          • 2 cups *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                          • 1 qt 2 cups *Avocado, mashed
                          • 50 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved
                          *See Marketing Guide

                          Ingredients
                           

                          25 Servings

                            Weight

                            • 4 lbs Quinoa, dry
                            • - - Water
                            • - - Salt
                            • - - *Lime juice, fresh
                            • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                            • - - Sesame oil
                            • - - Olive oil
                            • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
                            • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                            • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                            • 1 lb 4 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                            • 8 oz *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                            • 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                            • 1 lb 8 oz *Avocado, mashed
                            • 3 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                            Measure

                            • 2 qt Quinoa, dry
                            • 3 qt Water
                            • 1 tsp Salt
                            • 1 ½ cups *Lime juice, fresh
                            • ¾ cup Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                            • ¾ cup Sesame oil
                            • ¾ cup Olive oil
                            • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Soy sauce, low sodium
                            • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                            • 1 qt 1 cup *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                            • 3 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                            • 3 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                            • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                            • 3 cups *Avocado, mashed
                            • 25 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                            50 Servings

                              Weight

                              • 8 lbs Quinoa, dry
                              • - - Water
                              • - - Salt
                              • - - *Lime juice, fresh
                              • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                              • - - Sesame oil
                              • - - Olive oil
                              • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
                              • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                              • 3 lbs *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                              • 2 lbs 8 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                              • 1 lb *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                              • 8 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                              • 3 lbs *Avocado, mashed
                              • 6 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                              Measure

                              • 1 gal Quinoa, dry
                              • 1 ½ gal Water
                              • 2 tsp Salt
                              • 3 cups *Lime juice, fresh
                              • 1 ½ cups Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                              • 1 ½ cups Sesame oil
                              • 1 ½ cups Olive oil
                              • ¾ cup Soy sauce, low sodium
                              • ¾ cup Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                              • 2 qts 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                              • 1 qt 2 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                              • 1 qt 2 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                              • 2 cups *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                              • 1 qt 2 cups *Avocado, mashed
                              • 50 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                              Quantity
                               

                              25 Servings

                                Weight

                                • 4 lbs Quinoa, dry
                                • - - Water
                                • - - Salt
                                • - - *Lime juice, fresh
                                • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                                • - - Sesame oil
                                • - - Olive oil
                                • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
                                • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                                • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                • 1 lb 4 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                                • 8 oz *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                                • 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                                • 1 lb 8 oz *Avocado, mashed
                                • 3 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                                Measure

                                • 2 qt Quinoa, dry
                                • 3 qt Water
                                • 1 tsp Salt
                                • 1 ½ cups *Lime juice, fresh
                                • ¾ cup Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                                • ¾ cup Sesame oil
                                • ¾ cup Olive oil
                                • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Soy sauce, low sodium
                                • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                                • 1 qt 1 cup *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                • 3 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                                • 3 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                                • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                                • 3 cups *Avocado, mashed
                                • 25 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                                50 Servings

                                  Weight

                                  • 8 lbs Quinoa, dry
                                  • - - Water
                                  • - - Salt
                                  • - - *Lime juice, fresh
                                  • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                                  • - - Sesame oil
                                  • - - Olive oil
                                  • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
                                  • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                                  • 3 lbs *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                  • 2 lbs 8 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                                  • 1 lb *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                                  • 8 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                                  • 3 lbs *Avocado, mashed
                                  • 6 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                                  Measure

                                  • 1 gal Quinoa, dry
                                  • 1 ½ gal Water
                                  • 2 tsp Salt
                                  • 3 cups *Lime juice, fresh
                                  • 1 ½ cups Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                                  • 1 ½ cups Sesame oil
                                  • 1 ½ cups Olive oil
                                  • ¾ cup Soy sauce, low sodium
                                  • ¾ cup Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                                  • 2 qts 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                  • 1 qt 2 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                                  • 1 qt 2 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                                  • 2 cups *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                                  • 1 qt 2 cups *Avocado, mashed
                                  • 50 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved
                                  *See Marketing Guide

                                  Ingredients
                                   

                                  25 Servings

                                    Weight

                                    • 4 lbs Quinoa, dry
                                    • - - Water
                                    • - - Salt
                                    • - - *Lime juice, fresh
                                    • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                                    • - - Sesame oil
                                    • - - Olive oil
                                    • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
                                    • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                                    • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                    • 1 lb 4 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                                    • 8 oz *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                                    • 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                                    • 1 lb 8 oz *Avocado, mashed
                                    • 3 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                                    Measure

                                    • 2 qt Quinoa, dry
                                    • 3 qt Water
                                    • 1 tsp Salt
                                    • 1 ½ cups *Lime juice, fresh
                                    • ¾ cup Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                                    • ¾ cup Sesame oil
                                    • ¾ cup Olive oil
                                    • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Soy sauce, low sodium
                                    • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                                    • 1 qt 1 cup *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                    • 3 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                                    • 3 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                                    • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                                    • 3 cups *Avocado, mashed
                                    • 25 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                                    50 Servings

                                      Weight

                                      • 8 lbs Quinoa, dry
                                      • - - Water
                                      • - - Salt
                                      • - - *Lime juice, fresh
                                      • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                                      • - - Sesame oil
                                      • - - Olive oil
                                      • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
                                      • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                                      • 3 lbs *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                      • 2 lbs 8 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                                      • 1 lb *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                                      • 8 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                                      • 3 lbs *Avocado, mashed
                                      • 6 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                                      Measure

                                      • 1 gal Quinoa, dry
                                      • 1 ½ gal Water
                                      • 2 tsp Salt
                                      • 3 cups *Lime juice, fresh
                                      • 1 ½ cups Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                                      • 1 ½ cups Sesame oil
                                      • 1 ½ cups Olive oil
                                      • ¾ cup Soy sauce, low sodium
                                      • ¾ cup Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                                      • 2 qts 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                      • 1 qt 2 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                                      • 1 qt 2 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                                      • 2 cups *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                                      • 1 qt 2 cups *Avocado, mashed
                                      • 50 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                                      Quantity
                                       

                                      25 Servings

                                        Weight

                                        • 4 lbs Quinoa, dry
                                        • - - Water
                                        • - - Salt
                                        • - - *Lime juice, fresh
                                        • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                                        • - - Sesame oil
                                        • - - Olive oil
                                        • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
                                        • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                                        • 1 lb 8 oz *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                        • 1 lb 4 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                                        • 8 oz *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                                        • 4 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                                        • 1 lb 8 oz *Avocado, mashed
                                        • 3 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                                        Measure

                                        • 2 qt Quinoa, dry
                                        • 3 qt Water
                                        • 1 tsp Salt
                                        • 1 ½ cups *Lime juice, fresh
                                        • ¾ cup Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                                        • ¾ cup Sesame oil
                                        • ¾ cup Olive oil
                                        • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Soy sauce, low sodium
                                        • ¼ cup 2 Tbsp Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                                        • 1 qt 1 cup *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                        • 3 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                                        • 3 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                                        • 1 cup *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                                        • 3 cups *Avocado, mashed
                                        • 25 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                                        50 Servings

                                          Weight

                                          • 8 lbs Quinoa, dry
                                          • - - Water
                                          • - - Salt
                                          • - - *Lime juice, fresh
                                          • - - Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                                          • - - Sesame oil
                                          • - - Olive oil
                                          • - - Soy sauce, low sodium
                                          • - - Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                                          • 3 lbs *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                          • 2 lbs 8 oz Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                                          • 1 lb *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                                          • 8 oz *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                                          • 3 lbs *Avocado, mashed
                                          • 6 lbs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved

                                          Measure

                                          • 1 gal Quinoa, dry
                                          • 1 ½ gal Water
                                          • 2 tsp Salt
                                          • 3 cups *Lime juice, fresh
                                          • 1 ½ cups Rice vinegar, unseasoned
                                          • 1 ½ cups Sesame oil
                                          • 1 ½ cups Olive oil
                                          • ¾ cup Soy sauce, low sodium
                                          • ¾ cup Ginger, fresh, finely minced
                                          • 2 qts 2 cups *Pepper, bell, red, fresh, small dice
                                          • 1 qt 2 cups Black beans, canned, low-sodium rinsed, and drained
                                          • 1 qt 2 cups *Onions, green, fresh with tops, sliced
                                          • 2 cups *Cilantro, fresh, rinsed, stems removed, finely chopped
                                          • 1 qt 2 cups *Avocado, mashed
                                          • 50 eggs Eggs, large, hard-boiled, halved
                                          *See Marketing Guide

                                          Instructions
                                           

                                          • Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a mesh strainer until water runs clear, not cloudy.
                                          • Combine quinoa, water and salt in a covered stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until water is completely absorbed about 10-15 minutes. When done, the quinoa will be soft and a white ring will pop out of the kernel. The white ring will appear only when it is fully cooked. Transfer cooked quinoa to a shallow pan and refrigerate to cool.
                                            Critical Control Point:
                                            Cool to 41˚F or lower within 4 hours.
                                          • Dressing: In a separate bowl combine lime juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, soy sauce, and ginger. Whisk together until ingredients are well combined. Set aside for step 4.
                                          • In a large bowl combine the bell peppers, black beans, green onions, and cilantro. Add the dressing and mix well. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
                                            Critical Control Point:
                                            Cool to 41°F or lower within 4 hours.
                                          • Scoop 1 cup chilled quinoa into each bowl.
                                          • Using a No. 8 scoop, place 1/2 cup of black bean mixture on top of quinoa.
                                          • Just before serving, top with 1 oz of avocado and 2 halves of hard boiled egg.
                                          • Serve immediately. Serve 1 quinoa bowl per person.

                                          Nutrition INFORMATION

                                          Quinoa Bowl USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
                                          Amount Per Serving
                                           
                                          0 1 quinoa bowl
                                          Calories
                                          515
                                          Total Fat
                                           
                                          28
                                          g
                                          43
                                          %
                                          Saturated Fat
                                           
                                          4
                                          g
                                          25
                                          %
                                          Cholesterol
                                           
                                          0
                                          mg
                                          0
                                          %
                                          Sodium
                                           
                                          352
                                          mg
                                          15
                                          %
                                          Total Carbohydrate
                                           
                                          50
                                          g
                                          17
                                          %
                                          Dietary Fiber
                                           
                                          9
                                          g
                                          38
                                          %
                                          Total Sugars
                                           
                                          3
                                          g
                                          3
                                          %
                                          Added Sugars included
                                           
                                          0
                                          g
                                          Protein
                                           
                                          17
                                          g
                                          34
                                          %
                                          Vitamin A
                                           
                                          1065
                                          IU
                                          21
                                          %
                                          Vitamin C
                                           
                                          44
                                          mg
                                          53
                                          %
                                          Calcium
                                           
                                          82
                                          mg
                                          8
                                          %
                                          Iron
                                           
                                          4
                                          mg
                                          22
                                          %
                                          N/A=data not available
                                          *Marketing Guide
                                          25 Servings:
                                          Onions, green, fresh with tops: 10 oz
                                          Cilantro, fresh: 5 oz
                                          Avocado, fresh: 2 lbs 4 oz
                                          Lime juice, fresh: 12 oz
                                          Pepper, bell, red, fresh: 1 lb 8 oz
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Onions, green, fresh with tops: 1 lb 4 oz
                                          Cilantro, fresh: 10 oz
                                          Avocado, fresh: 4 lbs 8 oz
                                          Lime juice, fresh: 24 oz
                                          Pepper, bell, red, fresh: 3 lbs

                                          Notes

                                          *See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
                                          The food safety temperatures are based on the FDA Food Code. Some information included may be different in your state. Always check with your local regulatory authority (health department) or sponsoring organization (sponsor) for guidance on current food safety requirements in your operation.
                                          Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
                                          Yield / Volume
                                          25 Servings:
                                          Quinoa: 9 lbs 8 oz
                                          About 1 gal 2 qt /1 steam table pan (12” x 20” x 2 ½”).
                                          Dressing: 2 lbs 5 oz, 4 1/2 cups
                                          25 eggs
                                          1 lb 8 oz avocado
                                          50 Servings:
                                          Quinoa: About 19 lb
                                          About 3 gal/2 steam table pans (12” x 20” x 2 ½”).
                                          Dressing: 4 lb 10 oz, 2 qt 1 cups
                                          50 eggs
                                          3 lb avocado