Yellow Rice Pilaf (Stovetop) USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes

Serving Size: 6
This Middle Eastern-inspired yellow rice pilaf is cooked with warm flavors of turmeric, garlic, onion, and cumin, which pairs perfectly with the Chicken Shawarma recipe.
CACFP Crediting Information:
½ cup provides 1 oz eq grains.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a medium stock pot over medium-low heat.
  • Add diced onions, granulated garlic, granulated onion, turmeric, cumin and salt. Stir well until spices are fully incorporated for about 1 minute.
  • Add rice to the onion and spices and cook over medium high heat for 1 minute.
  • Add vegetable broth. Stir well. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook uncovered for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and cover.
    Let rest for 10 additional minutes.
    Critical Control Point:
    Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.
  • Remove cover and fluff rice.
    Critical Control Point:
    Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher.
  • Serve ½ cup (portion with a No. 8 scoop or 4 oz spoodle).

Nutrition INFORMATION

Yellow Rice Pilaf (Stovetop) USDA Recipe for Family Child Care Homes
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ½ cup (No. 8 scoop or 4 oz spoodle)
Calories
153
Total Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
0
g
0
%
Cholesterol
 
0
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
175
mg
8
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
27
g
9
%
Dietary Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
0
g
0
%
Added Sugars included
 
0
g
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
0
mcg RAE
Vitamin C
 
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
 
6
mg
1
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

The food safety temperatures are based on Federal consumer food safety guidance. Some information 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.
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