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Fish and Veggie Packets USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

This four-ingredient recipe provides the perfect mix of vegetables and protein.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
½ cup vegetable
2 oz eq meat
SOURCE
Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Keyword: lunch/supper, Ages 6-18, 6 serving
Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 6
Program Type: CACFP
Program Meal Type: Lunch, Supper
Conventional Meal Category: Main Dish (Entrée)
Program Meal Component: Meats, Vegetables
Vegetable Subgroup: Dark Green Vegetable, Other Vegetables
Meal Service Temperature: Hot
Cooking Method: Bake
6 servings
Calories: 125

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 2 oz Flounder fish fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed (each piece should be about 3 oz)
  • 5 ½ cups Broccoli and cauliflower blend, frozen
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
  • 1 ½ tsp Garlic and herb salt-free seasoning

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  • 1 lb 2 oz Flounder fish fillets, fresh or frozen, thawed (each piece should be about 3 oz)
  • 5 ½ cups Broccoli and cauliflower blend, frozen
  • 1 Tbsp 1 tsp Margarine, trans fat-free
  • 1 ½ tsp Garlic and herb salt-free seasoning

Instructions

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Preheat oven to 400 °F.
  • Cut 6 pieces of parchment paper into 8” x 12” squares. Fold each square in half.
  • In the center, next to the folded seam, place 1 piece of fish. Wash hands after touching uncooked fish.
  • Place margarine in a microwave-safe bowl. Melt in the microwave for 10 seconds at a time until completely melted.
  • Add garlic and herb seasoning to melted margarine.
  • In a medium bowl, combine vegetables and seasoned margarine. Toss to mix.
  • Place 1⁄2 cup of seasoned vegetables on top of each piece of fish.
  • Roll and then fold the edges of the parchment paper together to create a packet.
  • Place fish packets on a baking sheet. Place baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 25 minutes. Heat to an internal temperature of 145 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds. Remove from the oven.
  • Serve 1 packet. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher (see chef tips).

Nutrition

Serving: 1Fish and Veggie Packet | Calories: 125 | Total Carbohydrate: 11g | Protein: 11g | Total Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 270mg | Dietary Fiber: 4g | Total Sugars: 3g | Calcium: 37mg | Iron: 1mg