Lentil Salad
Family Child Care
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- water 1 cup
- lentils 1/3 cup
- water 1 cup
- brown rice 1/2 cup
- spinach 2-1/2 cups
- carrots 1/3 cups
- red bell peppers 1-1/3 cups
- vegetable oil 1-1/2 tbsp
- apple cider vinegar 1-1/2 tbsp
- kosher salt 1/4 tsp
- pepper 1/2 tsp
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large pot, combine water with lentils. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low and simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy, about 25 minutes.
- Do not drain the lentils. Spread them on a 18 x 13 inch tray and let them cool in the refrigerator.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil then add brown rice. Cover and return to medium low heat. Let simmer until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Spread out on a 18 x 13 inch tray and let cool in the refrigerator.
- Cut spinach, carrots, and peppers into bite sized pieces. Combine rice with lentils and vegetables in a large bowl. Toss with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings as needed.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Child Care Centers - 25 servings
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- 014429 BEVERAGES,H2O,TAP,MUNICIPAL 5 3/4 cups
- 016069 LENTILS,RAW 2 1/8 cups
- 014429 BEVERAGES,H2O,TAP,MUNICIPAL 6 1/8 cups
- 051426 RICE, BROWN, LONG GRAIN,PARBOILED, DRY 4 cups
- 011457 SPINACH,RAW 15 1/8 cups
- 011124 CARROTS,RAW 2 1/3 cups + 1/2 Tbsp
- 011821 PEPPERS,SWT,RED,RAW 8 cups
- 050385 OIL, VEGETABLE 3/4 cup
- 002048 VINEGAR,CIDER 1/2 cup
- 799986 SALT, KOSHER 1/2 Tbsp
- 002030 PEPPER,BLACK 1 TBSP (ground)
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large pot, combine water with lentils. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low and simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy, about 25 minutes.
- Do not drain the lentils. Spread them on a sheet tray, or 18 x 13inch tray, and let them cool in the walk in, or refrigerator.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil then add brown rice. Cover and return to medium low heat. Let simmer until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Spread out on sheet tray, or 18 x 13 inch tray, and let cool in the walk in, or refrigerator.
- Cut spinach, carrots, and peppers into bite sized pieces. Combine rice with lentils and vegetables in a large bowl. Toss with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings as needed. Hold cold for service.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Schools - 50 servings
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- 014429 BEVERAGES,H2O,TAP,MUNICIPAL 11 1/2 cup
- 016069 LENTILS,RAW 1 lb + 12 ozs
- 014429 BEVERAGES,H2O,TAP,MUNICIPAL 12 1/4 cup
- 051426 RICE, BROWN, LONG GRAIN,PARBOILED, DRY 3 lbs + 2 ozs
- 011457 SPINACH,RAW 2 lbs
- 011124 CARROTS,RAW 1 qt + 3/4 cup
- 011821 PEPPERS,SWT,RED,RAW 5 lbs + 4 ozs
- 050385 OIL, VEGETABLE 1 1/2 cups
- 002048 VINEGAR,CIDER 1 cup
- 799986 SALT, KOSHER 1 Tbsp
- 002030 PEPPER,BLACK 2 TBSP (ground)
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large pot, combine water with lentils. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low and simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy, about 25 minutes.
- Do not drain the lentils. Spread them on a sheet tray and let them cool in the walk in.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil then add brown rice. Cover and return to medium low heat. Let simmer until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Spread out on sheet tray and let cool in the walk in.
- Cut spinach, carrots, and peppers into bite sized pieces. Combine rice with lentils and vegetables in a large bowl. Toss with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings as needed. Hold cold for service.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Schools - 100 servings
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- 014429 BEVERAGES,H2O,TAP,MUNICIPAL 23 cup
- 016069 LENTILS,RAW 3 lbs + 8 ozs
- 014429 BEVERAGES,H2O,TAP,MUNICIPAL 24 1/2 cup
- 051426 RICE, BROWN, LONG GRAIN,PARBOILED, DRY 6 lbs + 4 ozs
- 011457 SPINACH,RAW 4 lbs
- 011124 CARROTS,RAW 2 qts + 1 1/2 cups
- 011821 PEPPERS,SWT,RED,RAW 10 lbs + 8 ozs
- 050385 OIL, VEGETABLE 3 cups
- 002048 VINEGAR,CIDER 2 cups
- 799986 SALT, KOSHER 2 Tbsp
- 002030 PEPPER,BLACK 1/4 CUP (ground)
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large pot, combine water with lentils. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium low and simmer until lentils are tender but not mushy, about 25 minutes.
- Do not drain the lentils. Spread them on a sheet tray and let them cool in the walk in.
- In a pot, bring water to a boil then add brown rice. Cover and return to medium low heat. Let simmer until water is absorbed, about 20 minutes.
- Spread out on sheet tray and let cool in the walk in.
- Cut spinach, carrots, and peppers into bite sized pieces. Combine rice with lentils and vegetables in a large bowl. Toss with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasonings as needed. Hold cold for service.