Jazzy Rice


By Wendy M. and Libby P. from Millbridge Elementary School, China Grove, North Carolina.

Description

Jazzy rice is a tasty creation of whole grain rice and whole grain spaghetti, seasoned with broth and spices to create a healthy and delicious bread serving. This rice doesn’t need any gravy to become a kid favorite. Jazzy rice holds up well on the serving line and complements many entrees.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1/2 cup

Calories137
From Fat18%
From Saturated Fat0.86%
From Sugar0%
Sodium368mg

Ingredients

Ingredient 6 servings 50 servings
Brown rice,parboiled6 oz3 lb 2 oz
Pasta,100% whole wheat spaghetti3/4 oz6.25 oz
Chicken broth, from dry base1.5 cups3.125 qt
Oil,canola1/2 tsp0.33 cup
Onions,raw,chopped3 tbl1.5 cup
Parsley,dry2 1/4 tsp1/3cup+1 tbl
Garlic powder1 1/8 tsp3tbl+1/2tsp
Salt,table3/8 tsp1tbl+1/2tsp
Thyme,ground1/8 tsp1 tsp

Preparation
  1. Do not rinse brown rice.

  2. Place 1 lb 9 oz of rice and 3.1 oz of broked dried spaghetti noodles (break into 1/2 - 1 inch pieces) in each steamtable pan, (12" X 20" X 2 1/2"). For 50 servings, use 2 pans.

  3. Using hot water for the chicken stock, mix thorough and pour 1 1/2 qt +1/2 cup per steamtable pan.

  4. Add 3 tbl of oil and 3/4 cup of diced onion per steamtable pan.

  5. In a small bowl, mix dried parsley, powdered garlic, salt and thyme until well combined. Add 5 tbl + 1 1/2 tsp of dry spice mixture per steamtable pan and thoroughly mix into rice mixture.

  6. Cover pans tightly.

  7. Cook: Conventional oven 350° for approximately 40 minutes or until dry. Convection oven 325° for approximately 35 minutes or until dry. Steamer approximately 35 minutes or until dry.

CCP: Heat to 165 degrees or higher for at least 15 seconds.

CCP: Hold at 135 degrees or higher.

For six servings:

Mix all ingredients in a 1-2 quart baking dish. Bake until all water is absorbed by rice.