Winter Greens USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Age Group: Ages 3-5, Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
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 Home Childcare Crediting Information
½ cup (½ cup measuring cup or 4 oz spoodle) provides ½ cup vegetable (½ cup dark green vegetable).
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1¾ tsp Canola oil or Sesame oil
  • 1 lb or 1 gal Fresh kale, pre-chopped stems removed
  • 2 Tbsp Dried onion flakes
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • ½ oz Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Vegetable base, low sodium
  • ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ - Whole fresh jalapeño, diced (optional)

Quantity
 

  • 1¾ tsp Canola oil or Sesame oil
  • 1 lb or 1 gal Fresh kale, pre-chopped stems removed
  • 2 Tbsp Dried onion flakes
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • ½ oz Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Vegetable base, low sodium
  • ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ - Whole fresh jalapeño, diced (optional)

Ingredients
 

  • 1¾ tsp Canola oil or Sesame oil
  • 1 lb or 1 gal Fresh kale, pre-chopped stems removed
  • 2 Tbsp Dried onion flakes
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • ½ oz Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Vegetable base, low sodium
  • ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ - Whole fresh jalapeño, diced (optional)

Quantity
 

  • 1¾ tsp Canola oil or Sesame oil
  • 1 lb or 1 gal Fresh kale, pre-chopped stems removed
  • 2 Tbsp Dried onion flakes
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • ½ oz Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Vegetable base, low sodium
  • ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ - Whole fresh jalapeño, diced (optional)
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Ingredients
 

  • 1¾ tsp Canola oil or Sesame oil
  • 1 lb or 1 gal Fresh kale, pre-chopped stems removed
  • 2 Tbsp Dried onion flakes
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • ½ oz Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Vegetable base, low sodium
  • ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ - Whole fresh jalapeño, diced (optional)

Quantity
 

  • 1¾ tsp Canola oil or Sesame oil
  • 1 lb or 1 gal Fresh kale, pre-chopped stems removed
  • 2 Tbsp Dried onion flakes
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • ½ oz Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Vegetable base, low sodium
  • ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ - Whole fresh jalapeño, diced (optional)
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 1¾ tsp Canola oil or Sesame oil
  • 1 lb or 1 gal Fresh kale, pre-chopped stems removed
  • 2 Tbsp Dried onion flakes
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • ½ oz Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Vegetable base, low sodium
  • ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ - Whole fresh jalapeño, diced (optional)

Quantity
 

  • 1¾ tsp Canola oil or Sesame oil
  • 1 lb or 1 gal Fresh kale, pre-chopped stems removed
  • 2 Tbsp Dried onion flakes
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • ½ oz Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Vegetable base, low sodium
  • ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ - Whole fresh jalapeño, diced (optional)
*See Marketing Guide

Ingredients
 

  • 1¾ tsp Canola oil or Sesame oil
  • 1 lb or 1 gal Fresh kale, pre-chopped stems removed
  • 2 Tbsp Dried onion flakes
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • ½ oz Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Vegetable base, low sodium
  • ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ - Whole fresh jalapeño, diced (optional)

Quantity
 

  • 1¾ tsp Canola oil or Sesame oil
  • 1 lb or 1 gal Fresh kale, pre-chopped stems removed
  • 2 Tbsp Dried onion flakes
  • 2 tsp Sugar
  • ½ oz Garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp Vegetable base, low sodium
  • ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup Water
  • ½ - Whole fresh jalapeño, diced (optional)
*See Marketing Guide

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a large stock pot uncovered over high heat.
  • Add kale, onions, sugar, garlic, vegetable base and pepper flakes.
  • Cook over high heat for 3 minutes. Add water. Stir well.
  • Add the diced jalapeño (optional).
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Pour kale into a small serving dish.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher until served.
  • Serve ½ cup (portion with ½ cup measuring cup or 4 oz spoodle).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Winter Greens USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ½ cup (½ cup measuring cup or 4 oz spoodle)
Calories
57
Total Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
71
mg
3
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
8
g
3
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
542
mcg
Vitamin C
 
34
mg
41
%
Vitamin D
 
0
IU
0
%
Calcium
 
63
mg
6
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
214
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

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