Tasty Taco Sandwich featuring GroundPro Lentil Crumbles
This recipe meets the USDA guidelines for K12 and childcare programs. It was developed by HSUS’s expert chefs and approved by HSUS’s registered dietitians. You can find this recipe below for 50 servings and for 100 servings.
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Process #2 – Same day service
Skill level: Basic
Servings: 50
Ingredients
3 pounds 8 ounces GroundPro lentil crumbles, prepared*Follow package instructions
1 ½ cups Taco seasoning, reduced sodium
2 – #10 cans Pinto beans, canned, drained, rinsed
2 – #10 cans Salsa, canned
4 pounds Romaine lettuce, chopped, ready-to-use
3 pounds Tomatoes, diced, ready-to-use
50 Each Hamburger buns, whole-grain
Servings: 100
Ingredients
7 pounds GroundPro lentil crumbles, prepared *Follow package instructions
3 cups Taco seasoning, reduced sodium
4 – #10 cans Pinto beans, canned, drained, rinsed
4 – #10 cans Salsa, canned
8 pounds Romaine lettuce, chopped, ready-to-use
6 pounds Tomatoes, diced, ready-to-use
100 Each Hamburger buns, whole-grain
Preparation
HACCP – Standard Operating Procedure – Use hand washing procedures before starting recipe.
1. Prepare lentil crumbles according to package.
2. Combine the lentil crumbles, pinto beans, taco seasoning, and salsa in steamtable pans. Cover and steam for approximately 10 minutes, until heated throughout.
3. Portion ½ cup lettuce and ¼ cup diced tomatoes in 6-ounce souffle cups. Cover.
HACCP Critical Control Point: Heat to a temperature of 150°F for 15 seconds.
HACCP Critical Control Point: Hold at internal temperature of 135°F or above.
HACCP Critical Control Point: Reheat leftover produce to 165°F or higher; reheat product only once.
Serving information
Portion 1 cup of the taco mix on the hamburger bun. Serve with lettuce and tomato cup.
Each sandwich provides 2 meat alternates, 2 ounces grain equivalent, 3/8 cup red/orange vegetable.
Serve with the side salad to provide an additional 1/8 cup red/orange vegetable and ¼ cup dark green vegetable.
Nutrition information
Sandwich Only
Calories: 358 Total Fat: 4.6g Saturated Fat: 0.6g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 66g Fiber: 12g Total Sugars: 10.5g Protein: 13g Sodium: 459mg
Vitamin A: 15μg Vitamin C: 3.2mg Calcium: 81mg Iron: 3.8mg Folate: 167μg
Sandwich with Lettuce & Tomato
Calories: 373 Total Fat: 4.8g Saturated Fat: 0.6g Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g Trans Fat: 0g Cholesterol: 0mg Carbohydrate: 69g Fiber: 13g Total Sugars: 12g Protein: 14g Sodium: 461mg
Vitamin A: 136μg Vitamin C: 10mg Calcium: 93mg Iron: 4.2mg Folate: 206μg
