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

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

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

Nutrition Facts
Stir-Fried Green Rice, Eggs, and Ham (Turkey Ham) USDA Recipe for Family Child Care
Amount Per Serving 1 cup
Calories 238 Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 1g6%
Cholesterol 74mg25%
Sodium 313mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 35g12%
Dietary Fiber 3g13%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 1961IU39%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 53mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
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Yield / Volume