Southwest Tofu Scramble USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
Tofu, quinoa, and colorful peppers blend with curry and Mexican spices to create a healthy and filling vegetarian way to start your day!CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION³⁄4 cup (6 fl oz spoodle) provides 1.0 oz equivalent meat alternate, ¹⁄8 cup vegetable and 0.75 oz equivalent grains.
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 3 lb 8 oz Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 1 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 1 qt 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Quinoa
- 1 qt 2 cups Water
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Olive oil
- 2 qt 2½ cups Tofu, firm, crumbled
- 2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 2 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp ½ tsp Turmeric, ground
- 3 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 cup 3 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 2 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 7 lb Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 2 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 lb *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 2 qt ¼ cup 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Quinoa
- 3 qt Water
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1 gal 1 qt 1 cup Tofu, firm, crumbled
- ¼ cup Garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 2 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup 1 tsp Turmeric, ground
- 1 qt 2 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 2¼ cups 2 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 3 lb 8 oz Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 1 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 1 qt 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Quinoa
- 1 qt 2 cups Water
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Olive oil
- 2 qt 2½ cups Tofu, firm, crumbled
- 2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 2 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp ½ tsp Turmeric, ground
- 3 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 cup 3 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 2 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 7 lb Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 2 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 lb *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 2 qt ¼ cup 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Quinoa
- 3 qt Water
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1 gal 1 qt 1 cup Tofu, firm, crumbled
- ¼ cup Garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 2 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup 1 tsp Turmeric, ground
- 1 qt 2 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 2¼ cups 2 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 3 lb 8 oz Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 1 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 1 qt 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Quinoa
- 1 qt 2 cups Water
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Olive oil
- 2 qt 2½ cups Tofu, firm, crumbled
- 2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 2 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp ½ tsp Turmeric, ground
- 3 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 cup 3 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 2 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 7 lb Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 2 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 lb *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 2 qt ¼ cup 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Quinoa
- 3 qt Water
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1 gal 1 qt 1 cup Tofu, firm, crumbled
- ¼ cup Garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 2 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup 1 tsp Turmeric, ground
- 1 qt 2 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 2¼ cups 2 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 3 lb 8 oz Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 1 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 1 qt 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Quinoa
- 1 qt 2 cups Water
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Olive oil
- 2 qt 2½ cups Tofu, firm, crumbled
- 2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 2 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp ½ tsp Turmeric, ground
- 3 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 cup 3 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 2 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 7 lb Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 2 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 lb *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 2 qt ¼ cup 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Quinoa
- 3 qt Water
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1 gal 1 qt 1 cup Tofu, firm, crumbled
- ¼ cup Garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 2 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup 1 tsp Turmeric, ground
- 1 qt 2 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 2¼ cups 2 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
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Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 3 lb 8 oz Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 1 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 1 qt 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Quinoa
- 1 qt 2 cups Water
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Olive oil
- 2 qt 2½ cups Tofu, firm, crumbled
- 2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 2 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp ½ tsp Turmeric, ground
- 3 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 cup 3 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 2 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 7 lb Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 2 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 lb *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 2 qt ¼ cup 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Quinoa
- 3 qt Water
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1 gal 1 qt 1 cup Tofu, firm, crumbled
- ¼ cup Garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 2 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup 1 tsp Turmeric, ground
- 1 qt 2 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 2¼ cups 2 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 3 lb 8 oz Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 1 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 1 qt 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Quinoa
- 1 qt 2 cups Water
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Olive oil
- 2 qt 2½ cups Tofu, firm, crumbled
- 2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 2 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp ½ tsp Turmeric, ground
- 3 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 cup 3 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 2 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 7 lb Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 2 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 lb *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 2 qt ¼ cup 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Quinoa
- 3 qt Water
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1 gal 1 qt 1 cup Tofu, firm, crumbled
- ¼ cup Garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 2 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup 1 tsp Turmeric, ground
- 1 qt 2 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 2¼ cups 2 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
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Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 3 lb 8 oz Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 1 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 1 qt 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Quinoa
- 1 qt 2 cups Water
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Olive oil
- 2 qt 2½ cups Tofu, firm, crumbled
- 2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 2 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp ½ tsp Turmeric, ground
- 3 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 cup 3 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 2 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 7 lb Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 2 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 lb *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 2 qt ¼ cup 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Quinoa
- 3 qt Water
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1 gal 1 qt 1 cup Tofu, firm, crumbled
- ¼ cup Garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 2 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup 1 tsp Turmeric, ground
- 1 qt 2 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 2¼ cups 2 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 3 lb 8 oz Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 1 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 1 qt 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Quinoa
- 1 qt 2 cups Water
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Olive oil
- 2 qt 2½ cups Tofu, firm, crumbled
- 2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 2 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp ½ tsp Turmeric, ground
- 3 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 cup 3 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 2 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 7 lb Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 2 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 lb *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 2 qt ¼ cup 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Quinoa
- 3 qt Water
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1 gal 1 qt 1 cup Tofu, firm, crumbled
- ¼ cup Garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 2 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup 1 tsp Turmeric, ground
- 1 qt 2 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 2¼ cups 2 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
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Ingredients
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 3 lb 8 oz Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 1 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 1 qt 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Quinoa
- 1 qt 2 cups Water
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Olive oil
- 2 qt 2½ cups Tofu, firm, crumbled
- 2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 2 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp ½ tsp Turmeric, ground
- 3 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 cup 3 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 2 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 7 lb Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 2 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 lb *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 2 qt ¼ cup 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Quinoa
- 3 qt Water
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1 gal 1 qt 1 cup Tofu, firm, crumbled
- ¼ cup Garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 2 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup 1 tsp Turmeric, ground
- 1 qt 2 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 2¼ cups 2 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Quantity
25 Servings
Weight
- 1 lb 9 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 3 lb 8 oz Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 1 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 8 oz *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 1 qt 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Quinoa
- 1 qt 2 cups Water
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Olive oil
- 2 qt 2½ cups Tofu, firm, crumbled
- 2 Tbsp Garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 1 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 2 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper, ground
- 2 Tbsp ½ tsp Turmeric, ground
- 3 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 cup 3 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
50 Servings
Weight
- 3 lb 2 oz Quinoa
- - - Water
- - - Olive oil
- 7 lb Tofu, firm, crumbled
- - - Garlic, minced
- - - Cumin, ground
- - - Red pepper flakes, crushed
- - - Salt
- - - Black pepper, ground
- - - Turmeric, ground
- 2 lb *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 1 lb *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
Measure
- 2 qt ¼ cup 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Quinoa
- 3 qt Water
- 2 Tbsp 2 tsp Olive oil
- 1 gal 1 qt 1 cup Tofu, firm, crumbled
- ¼ cup Garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp Cumin, ground
- 2 tsp Red pepper flakes, crushed
- 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black pepper, ground
- ¼ cup 1 tsp Turmeric, ground
- 1 qt 2 cups *Red bell pepper, fresh, diced
- 2¼ cups 2 Tbsp *Green onions, fresh, top and bottom, diced
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Instructions
- Rinse quinoa in a fine mesh strainer until water runs clear, not cloudy.
- Combine quinoa and water in a large, covered stock pot.
- Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Simmer uncovered for 10–15 minutes until water is completely absorbed. Note: When done, 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. Fluff.
- Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F for at least 15 seconds.
- Pour 3 qt (about 3 lb 14 oz) quinoa 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.
- Set aside for step 11.
- In a large stock pot, add oil and crumbled tofu. Heat uncovered over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic, cumin, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, turmeric, bell peppers, and onions. Heat uncovered over medium heat for 1–2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F for at least 15 seconds.
- Pour 3 qt (4 lb 9 oz) vegetable mixture over each pan. Stir well to combine.For 25 servings, use 1 pan. For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
- Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F.
- Portion with 6 fl oz spoodle (³⁄4 cup).
Nutrition INFORMATION
Southwest Tofu Scramble USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
0 ³⁄4 cup (6 fl oz spoodle)
Calories
82
Total Fat
3
g
5
%
Cholesterol
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
194
mg
8
%
Total Carbohydrate
9
g
3
%
Dietary Fiber
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
1
g
1
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin D
0
IU
0
%
Calcium
51
mg
5
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
Potassium
116
mg
3
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Mature green onions: 10 oz Red bell peppers: 1 lb 4 oz
50 Servings:
Mature green onions: 1 lb 4 oz Red bell peppers: 2 lb 8 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 7 lb 11 ozAbout 3 qt 3¹⁄3 cups/1 steam table pan (12′′ x 20′′ x 2½′′)
50 Servings:
About 15 lb 6 ozAbout 1 gal 3 qt 2¾ cups/2 steam table pans (12′′ x 20′′ x 2½′′)