Stir-Fried Green Rice, Eggs, and Ham (Turkey Ham) USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Inspired by a popular children’s book with a similar title, this hot main dish creatively combines brown rice, spinach, eggs, and ham to create a great wholesome meal that satisfies the pickiest of eaters.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 cup (8 fl oz spoodle) provides ½ oz equivalent meat/meat alternate, ⅛ cup dark green vegetable, and 1½ oz equivalent grains.
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Instructions
 

  • Boil water.
  • Place 2 lb 13 oz brown rice in each steam table pan (12” x 20” x 2½”).
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Pour boiling water (3 qt 1 cup per steam table pan) over brown rice. Stir. Cover pans tightly.
  • Bake:
    Conventional oven: 350 °F for 40 minutes
    Convection oven: 325 °F for 40 minutes
  • Remove from oven and let stand covered for 5 minutes.
  • Add salt to brown rice. Mix well. Set aside.
  • Whisk eggs and water.
    For 50 servings, ½ cup water.
    For 100 servings, 1 cup water.
  • Lightly coat pan with pan release spray. Cook half of egg mixture. Chop and set aside for step 12. Reserve other half of egg mixture for step 11.
  • Sauté ham in vegetable oil over high heat for 2 minutes or until ham begins to brown.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Mix in brown rice.
  • Add remaining egg mixture. Stir frequently for about 5 minutes, or until cooked.
  • Mix in onions, spinach, chopped egg, sesame oil, and soy sauce.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 165 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Portion with 8 fl oz spoodle (1 cup).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Nutrition Facts
Stir-Fried Green Rice, Eggs, and Ham (Turkey Ham) USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving 1 cup (8 fl oz spoodle)
Calories 238.44 Calories from Fat 64
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.09g11%
Saturated Fat 1.36g9%
Cholesterol 73.69mg25%
Sodium 312.64mg14%
Potassium 0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate 34.96g12%
Dietary Fiber 3.24g14%
Total Sugars 0g0%
Protein 8.76g18%
Vitamin A 1960.62IU39%
Vitamin C 0.82mg1%
Vitamin D 0IU0%
Calcium 53.46mg5%
Iron 1.33mg7%
*
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Green onions: 12 oz
Spinach: 5 lb 12 oz
100 Servings:
Green onions: 1 lb 8 oz
Spinach: 11 lb 8 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredient is available.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 19 lb 8 oz
About 2 gal 2 qt
100 Servings:
About 38 lb
About 4 gallons 3 quarts