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 Information
½ cup (½ cup measuring cup or No. 8 scoop) provides ½ cup vegetable (⅜ cup dark green vegetable, and ⅛ cup red/orange vegetable).
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes

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