Sautéed Spinach and Tomatoes USDA Recipe for Family Child Care
Age Group: Ages 3-5
Serving Size: 6
Sautéed Spinach and Tomatoes is a delicious combination of fresh spinach cooked with onions, red bell peppers, herbs, and ginger. This dish is part of a satisfying African meal made up of Jollof Rice, Kati Kati Chicken, and Sautéed Spinach and Tomatoes. Check out the USDA CACFP version of all these recipes!CACFP Home Childcare Crediting Information½ cup (½ cup measuring cup or No. 8 scoop) provides ½ cup vegetable (⅜ cup dark green vegetable, and ⅛ cup red/orange vegetable).
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat free
- ¼ cup or 1½ oz Fresh onions, diced
- ½ cup or 1½ oz Fresh red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Fresh ginger, chopped
- - - OR
- ½ tsp Ground ginger
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
- 12 oz Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 oz Canned no-salt-added tomato paste
- ¼ tsp Salt
Quantity
- 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat free
- ¼ cup or 1½ oz Fresh onions, diced
- ½ cup or 1½ oz Fresh red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Fresh ginger, chopped
- - - OR
- ½ tsp Ground ginger
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
- 12 oz Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 oz Canned no-salt-added tomato paste
- ¼ tsp Salt
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat free
- ¼ cup or 1½ oz Fresh onions, diced
- ½ cup or 1½ oz Fresh red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Fresh ginger, chopped
- - - OR
- ½ tsp Ground ginger
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
- 12 oz Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 oz Canned no-salt-added tomato paste
- ¼ tsp Salt
Quantity
- 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat free
- ¼ cup or 1½ oz Fresh onions, diced
- ½ cup or 1½ oz Fresh red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Fresh ginger, chopped
- - - OR
- ½ tsp Ground ginger
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
- 12 oz Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 oz Canned no-salt-added tomato paste
- ¼ tsp Salt
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat free
- ¼ cup or 1½ oz Fresh onions, diced
- ½ cup or 1½ oz Fresh red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Fresh ginger, chopped
- - - OR
- ½ tsp Ground ginger
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
- 12 oz Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 oz Canned no-salt-added tomato paste
- ¼ tsp Salt
Quantity
- 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat free
- ¼ cup or 1½ oz Fresh onions, diced
- ½ cup or 1½ oz Fresh red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Fresh ginger, chopped
- - - OR
- ½ tsp Ground ginger
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
- 12 oz Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 oz Canned no-salt-added tomato paste
- ¼ tsp Salt
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat free
- ¼ cup or 1½ oz Fresh onions, diced
- ½ cup or 1½ oz Fresh red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Fresh ginger, chopped
- - - OR
- ½ tsp Ground ginger
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
- 12 oz Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 oz Canned no-salt-added tomato paste
- ¼ tsp Salt
Quantity
- 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat free
- ¼ cup or 1½ oz Fresh onions, diced
- ½ cup or 1½ oz Fresh red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Fresh ginger, chopped
- - - OR
- ½ tsp Ground ginger
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
- 12 oz Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 oz Canned no-salt-added tomato paste
- ¼ tsp Salt
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Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat free
- ¼ cup or 1½ oz Fresh onions, diced
- ½ cup or 1½ oz Fresh red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Fresh ginger, chopped
- - - OR
- ½ tsp Ground ginger
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
- 12 oz Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 oz Canned no-salt-added tomato paste
- ¼ tsp Salt
Quantity
- 1 Tbsp Margarine, trans fat free
- ¼ cup or 1½ oz Fresh onions, diced
- ½ cup or 1½ oz Fresh red bell pepper, diced
- 2 tsp Garlic, minced
- 2 tsp Fresh ginger, chopped
- - - OR
- ½ tsp Ground ginger
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes
- 12 oz Fresh spinach leaves
- 2 oz Canned no-salt-added tomato paste
- ¼ tsp Salt
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Instructions
- Heat margarine over medium heat in a medium saucepan.
- Add onions, bell peppers, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Sauté uncovered for 3 minutes over medium heat. Stir frequently.
- Add spinach. Once spinach begins to wilt, add tomato paste. Stir frequently.
- Add salt. Stir well. Sauté uncovered over medium-high heat, for 1 minute, stirring frequently until spinach reduces. Remove from heat immediately. DO NOT OVERCOOK. Overcooking spinach will significantly reduce the amount of spinach.
- Critical Control Point: Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
- Transfer spinach to a serving dish. Keep warm.
- Critical Control Point: Hold at 140 °F or higher until served.
- Serve ½ cup (½ cup measuring cup or No. 8 scoop).
Nutrition INFORMATION
Nutrition Facts
Sautéed Spinach and Tomatoes USDA Recipe for Family Child Care
Amount Per Serving 0 ½ cup (No. 8 scoop)
Calories 37
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 0g0%
Cholesterol 0mg0%
Sodium 152mg7%
Potassium 324mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 5g2%
Dietary Fiber 2g8%
Total Sugars 2g2%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin C 23mg28%
Vitamin D 10IU67%
Calcium 72mg7%
Iron 2mg11%
Vitamin A 262mcg
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Yield / Volume