Mexicali Corn USDA Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
This Mexicali Corn has sweet, canned corn combined with red and green bell peppers, pimentos, and Mexican spices.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION
¼ cup (No. 16 scoop) provides ⅛ cup starchy vegetable and ⅛ cup additional vegetable.
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Instructions
 

  • In a large stock pot, add onions, green bell peppers, red bell peppers, ancho chili powder, margarine, and cumin. Sauté uncovered over high heat for 2–3 minutes or until onions are translucent, stirring occasionally.
  • Add corn and pimientos. Saute uncovered over medium heat for 2 minutes. Stir well.
  • Critical Control Point: Heat to 135 °F or higher.
  • Pour 2 qt ¼ cup (about 2 lb 9 oz) into a steam table pan (12" x 20" x 2½").
    For 50 servings, use 2 pans.
    For 100 servings, use 4 pans.
  • Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Portion with No. 16 scoop (¼ cup).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Mexicali Corn USDA Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ¼ cup (No. 16 scoop)
Calories
40
Total Fat
 
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
72
mg
3
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
8
g
3
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Total Sugars
 
2
g
2
%
Protein
 
1
g
2
%
Vitamin D
 
0
IU
0
%
Calcium
 
3
mg
0
%
Iron
 
0
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
112
mg
3
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
50 Servings:
Mature onions: 8 oz
Red bell peppers: 10 oz
Green bell peppers: 10 oz
100 Servings:
Mature onions: 1 lb
Red bell peppers: 1 lb 4 oz
Green bell peppers: 1 lb 4 oz

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Mexican Seasoning Mix ¾ Cup (About 4½ oz)
Combine 1 Tbsp dried oregano, 1 Tbsp garlic powder, ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, 2 tsp sugar, 2 Tbsp chili powder, 1 Tbsp ground cumin, 1 Tbsp 2 tsp paprika, 1 Tbsp 2 tsp onion powder, 2 Tbsp dried minced onion, and 2 tsp salt.
Yield / Volume
50 Servings:
About 5 lb 2 oz
About 2 qt 2¼ cups/2 steam table pans (12" x 20" x 2½")
100 Servings:
About 10 lb 4 oz
About 1 gal 1 qt ½ cup/4 steam table pans (12" x 20" x 2½")