Purple Rice Dressing State(Louisiana) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools

Age Group: Ages 6-18
Serving Size: 50-100
Rice dressing is a traditional holiday side dish in Louisiana. Purple rice gets its color from anthocyanins—a purple pigment found in plants.
NSLP/SBP CREDITING INFORMATION:
½ cup (No. 8 scoop) provides 1 oz eq grains.
Recipe Project Name: Fiscal Year 2021 Cohort B Team Nutrition Training Grant for School Meal Recipe Development Louisiana Department of Education, Diocese of Baton Rouge
*This recipe was developed and standardized by a State Child Nutrition Agency. USDA has not tested this recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes

Instructions
 

  • Thaw pepper and onion blend overnight under refrigeration.
    Critical Control Point: Hold at or below 41 °F.
  • Prepare purple or brown rice according to package instructions.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 135 °F or higher. Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • In a tilt skillet/braiser, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain and discard fat.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 155 °F or higher for at least 17 seconds.
  • Return tilt skillet to medium heat. Add onion powder, granulated garlic, black pepper, paprika, and salt. Stir well to combine.
  • Add thawed pepper and onion blend, beef base, and gravy browner.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture is heated thoroughly.
    Critical Control Point: Heat to 155 °F or higher for at least 17 seconds.
  • Add hot cooked rice and toss to combine.
  • Transfer rice dressing to 2-inch-deep full-size serving pans and cover.
    Critical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 135 °F or higher.
  • Serve ½ cup using a No. 8 scoop.

Nutrition INFORMATION

Purple Rice Dressing State(Louisiana) Child Nutrition Agency Developed Recipe for Schools
Amount Per Serving
 
0 ½ cup (No. 8 scoop)
Calories
149
Total Fat
 
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
0.25
g
2
%
Cholesterol
 
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
86
mg
4
%
Total Carbohydrate
 
28
g
9
%
Dietary Fiber
 
1.87
g
8
%
Total Sugars
 
0.3
g
0
%
Added Sugars included
 
10000
g
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
128
mcg RAE
Vitamin C
 
0.9
mg
1
%
Vitamin D
 
10000
IU
66667
%
Calcium
 
5.3
mg
1
%
Iron
 
0.82
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
10000
mg
286
%
N/A=data not available
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Notes

The food safety temperatures are based on the FDA Food Code. Some information included in this guide 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
50 Servings:
About 10 lb 4 oz
100 Servings:
About 20 lb 8 oz