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Southwest Quinoa Salad

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1981159

Serving Size: ½ Cup

HACCP Process Category:
#3 - Complex Food Preparation

Food Category: Vegetables

Attributes: Salads

Allergens: None

RECIPE DETAILS

Item ID: 1981159

Serving Size: ½ Cup

HACCP Process Category:
#3 - Complex Food Preparation

Food Category: Vegetables

Attributes: Salads

Allergens: None

Ingredients

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Ingredients used in the recipes are commonly found USDA Foods or commercially available products. All ingredients for each recipe are listed in “As purchased” quantities. Ingredient yields from USDA’s Food Buying Guide can be found at the top of the Recipe Instructions when applicable.


Instructions

Yields

  • Black beans (drained): 56%
  • Red peppers: 80%

Pre-Preparation

  1. Wash all produce thoroughly.
  2. Cook quinoa:
    a. Combine quinoa and water in a stockpot and bring to a boil.
    b. Reduce the heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, until the quinoa blooms and is tender.
    c. Cool completely according to HACCP procedures.
  3. Drain and rinse black beans.
  4. Dice red peppers.
  5. Chop cilantro.

Preparation

  1. Once the quinoa is cooled, mix all ingredients together.
  2. Hold cold until service at 41°F or less.

Serving
Serving = 1/2 cup (3oz.)

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Food Groups/Meal Patterns

Based on default serving size and measure.

Meal Pattern Amount Per Serving
Fruits 0 cups
Vegetables, Dark Green 0 cups
Vegetables, Red/Orange 0 cups
Vegetables, Legumes 0 cups
Vegetables, Starchy 0 cups
Vegetables, Other 0 cups
Vegetables, Additional 0 cups
Grains 0.25 oz eq
Meat/Meat Alternatives 0.5 oz eq
Fluid Milk 0 cups

Nutrition Facts

Based on default serving size and measure.

Nutrients Serving
Calories 96.17 kcal
Total Fat 2.78 gm
Saturated Fat 0.38 gm
Trans Fat 0.00* gm
Sodium 137.84 mg
Carbohydrates 14.49 gm
Fiber 3.92 gm
Sugars 0.85* gm
Added Sugars 0.00* gm

*May vary depending on individual product(s) used in recipe.

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