Stir-Fried Green Rice, Eggs, and Ham (Turkey Ham) USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
Whole Grains: Inspired by a popular children’s book with a similar title, this hot main dish creatively combines brown rice, spinach, eggs, and turkey ham to create a great wholesome meal that satisfies the pickiest of eaters.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 cup provides 1 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate and 1½ oz equivalent grains.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1¾ cups Brown rice, long-grain, regular, dry
  • ⅓ tsp Salt
  • ¾ cup Frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
  • 6 large Whole eggs, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Extra-lean turkey ham, diced ¼" (2 oz)
  • ¼ cup Fresh green onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Low-sodium soy sauce

Quantity
 

  • 1¾ cups Brown rice, long-grain, regular, dry
  • ⅓ tsp Salt
  • ¾ cup Frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
  • 6 large Whole eggs, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Extra-lean turkey ham, diced ¼" (2 oz)
  • ¼ cup Fresh green onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Low-sodium soy sauce

Ingredients
 

  • 1¾ cups Brown rice, long-grain, regular, dry
  • ⅓ tsp Salt
  • ¾ cup Frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
  • 6 large Whole eggs, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Extra-lean turkey ham, diced ¼" (2 oz)
  • ¼ cup Fresh green onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Low-sodium soy sauce

Quantity
 

  • 1¾ cups Brown rice, long-grain, regular, dry
  • ⅓ tsp Salt
  • ¾ cup Frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
  • 6 large Whole eggs, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Extra-lean turkey ham, diced ¼" (2 oz)
  • ¼ cup Fresh green onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Low-sodium soy sauce
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Ingredients
 

  • 1¾ cups Brown rice, long-grain, regular, dry
  • ⅓ tsp Salt
  • ¾ cup Frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
  • 6 large Whole eggs, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Extra-lean turkey ham, diced ¼" (2 oz)
  • ¼ cup Fresh green onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Low-sodium soy sauce

Quantity
 

  • 1¾ cups Brown rice, long-grain, regular, dry
  • ⅓ tsp Salt
  • ¾ cup Frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
  • 6 large Whole eggs, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Extra-lean turkey ham, diced ¼" (2 oz)
  • ¼ cup Fresh green onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Low-sodium soy sauce
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Ingredients
 

  • 1¾ cups Brown rice, long-grain, regular, dry
  • ⅓ tsp Salt
  • ¾ cup Frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
  • 6 large Whole eggs, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Extra-lean turkey ham, diced ¼" (2 oz)
  • ¼ cup Fresh green onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Low-sodium soy sauce

Quantity
 

  • 1¾ cups Brown rice, long-grain, regular, dry
  • ⅓ tsp Salt
  • ¾ cup Frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
  • 6 large Whole eggs, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Extra-lean turkey ham, diced ¼" (2 oz)
  • ¼ cup Fresh green onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Low-sodium soy sauce
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Ingredients
 

  • 1¾ cups Brown rice, long-grain, regular, dry
  • ⅓ tsp Salt
  • ¾ cup Frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
  • 6 large Whole eggs, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Extra-lean turkey ham, diced ¼" (2 oz)
  • ¼ cup Fresh green onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Low-sodium soy sauce

Quantity
 

  • 1¾ cups Brown rice, long-grain, regular, dry
  • ⅓ tsp Salt
  • ¾ cup Frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained
  • 6 large Whole eggs, beaten
  • 1 Tbsp Vegetable oil
  • ½ cup Extra-lean turkey ham, diced ¼" (2 oz)
  • ¼ cup Fresh green onions, diced
  • 1 tsp Sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Low-sodium soy sauce
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Instructions
 

  • Combine brown rice and 4½ cups water in a large pot and bring to a boil. Turn heat down to low. Cover and cook until water is absorbed, about 30-40 minutes. Fluff with a fork. Add salt to rice. Mix well. Set aside. A rice cooker may be used with the same quantity of brown rice and water.
  • Drain water from spinach by squeezing thawed spinach with hands. Set aside.
  • Whisk together eggs and 1 Tbsp water.
  • Cook half of the eggs in a large nonstick skillet coated with nonstick cooking spray. Remove eggs from skillet to cool. Chop cooled eggs and set aside. Reserve the remaining eggs for step 6.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok or a large nonstick skillet over high heat. Add ham and cook for 2 minutes or until ham begins to brown.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add brown rice and toss to mix. Add remaining eggs. Stir for 5 minutes or until egg is fully cooked.
  • Add green onions, spinach, chopped egg, sesame oil, and soy sauce. Stir well. Cook until thoroughly heated.
    Serve hot.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Stir-Fried Green Rice, Eggs, and Ham (Turkey Ham) USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
 
1 cup
Calories
238
Total Fat
 
7
g
11
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
74
mg
25
%
Sodium
 
313
mg
14
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
35
g
12
%
Dietary Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
Vitamin A
 
1961
IU
39
%
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
53
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
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Yield / Volume