Quinoa Bowl

Quinoa Bowl USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 25-50
An ancient grain called quinoa with creamy avocado, hearty black beans, and a zesty soy ginger dressing becomes a tantalizing mix of flavors in every bite.
CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION
1 quinoa bowl provides ½ cup total vegetable (¼ cup additional vegetable, ⅛ cup beans, peas, and lentils, ⅛ cup red/orange vegetable, ⅛ cup other vegetable ),
2.00 oz eq meat/meat alternate, 2.00 oz eq grains.
SOURCE
USDA Standardized Recipes Project - 2024
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Rinse quinoa thoroughly in a mesh strainer until water runs clear, not cloudy.
  • Combine quinoa, water and salt in a covered stockpot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until water is completely absorbed about 10-15 minutes. When done, the quinoa will be soft and a white ring will pop out of the kernel. The white ring will appear only when it is fully cooked. Transfer cooked quinoa to a shallow pan and refrigerate to cool.
    Critical Control Point:
    Cool to 41˚F or lower within 4 hours.
  • Dressing: In a separate bowl combine lime juice, rice vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, soy sauce, and ginger. Whisk together until ingredients are well combined. Set aside for step 4.
  • In a large bowl combine the bell peppers, black beans, green onions, and cilantro. Add the dressing and mix well. Let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
    Critical Control Point:
    Cool to 41°F or lower within 4 hours.
  • Scoop 1 cup chilled quinoa into each bowl.
  • Using a No. 8 scoop, place 1/2 cup of black bean mixture on top of quinoa.
  • Just before serving, top with 1 oz of avocado and 2 halves of hard boiled egg.
  • Serve immediately. Serve 1 quinoa bowl per person.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Quinoa Bowl USDA Recipe for Child Care Centers
Amount Per Serving
 
0 1 quinoa bowl
Calories
515
Total Fat
 
28
g
43
%
Saturated Fat
 
4
g
25
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
352
mg
15
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
50
g
17
%
Dietary Fiber
 
9
g
38
%
Total Sugars
 
3
g
3
%
Added Sugars included
 
0
g
Protein
 
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
 
1065
IU
21
%
Vitamin C
 
44
mg
53
%
Calcium
 
82
mg
8
%
Iron
 
4
mg
22
%
N/A=data not available
*Marketing Guide
25 Servings:
Onions, green, fresh with tops: 10 oz
Cilantro, fresh: 5 oz
Avocado, fresh: 2 lbs 4 oz
Lime juice, fresh: 12 oz
Pepper, bell, red, fresh: 1 lb 8 oz
50 Servings:
Onions, green, fresh with tops: 1 lb 4 oz
Cilantro, fresh: 10 oz
Avocado, fresh: 4 lbs 8 oz
Lime juice, fresh: 24 oz
Pepper, bell, red, fresh: 3 lbs

Notes

*See Marketing Guide for purchasing information on foods that will change during preparation or when a variation of the ingredients is available.
The food safety temperatures are based on the FDA Food Code. Some information included may be different in your state. Always check with your local regulatory authority (health department) or sponsoring organization (sponsor) for guidance on current food safety requirements in your operation.
Cooking Process #2: Same Day Service.
Yield / Volume
25 Servings:
Quinoa: 9 lbs 8 oz
About 1 gal 2 qt /1 steam table pan (12” x 20” x 2 ½”).
Dressing: 2 lbs 5 oz, 4 1/2 cups
25 eggs
1 lb 8 oz avocado
50 Servings:
Quinoa: About 19 lb
About 3 gal/2 steam table pans (12” x 20” x 2 ½”).
Dressing: 4 lb 10 oz, 2 qt 1 cups
50 eggs
3 lb avocado