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Brain Boost Bowl
Products used in this recipe
Broccoli Florets, IQF Product Card
Simplot Simple Goodness™Broccoli Florets, IQF

Pack Size: 1/20lb

SKU: 10071179050223

Roasted Redskin Potatoes Product Card
Simplot RoastWorks®Roasted Redskin Potatoes

Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

SKU: 10071179777663

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Brain Boost Bowl
Yield: 37 Servings

Yield: 37 Servings

An easy, veggie-packed option with roasted potatoes, broccoli, black beans and cheese—so good that it might just make this bowl the smartest choice of the day.

Ingredient

Weight

Measure

Simplot Simple Goodness™: Broccoli Florets, IQF

5 lbs. + 5 oz.

Simplot RoastWorks®: Roasted Redskin Potatoes

7 lbs.

Black beans, low-sodium

#10 can

Granulated garlic

2 tsp.

Onion powder

2 tsp.

Dried oregano leaves

2 tsp.

Apple cider vinegar

1 Tbsp.

Cheddar cheese, low-sodium, shredded

2 lbs. + 5 oz.

Ranch dressing, school-made recommended

1 cup + 2 1/2 Tbsp.

Preparation Instructions:

Step 1

Defrost broccoli florets in refrigerator overnight.

Step 2

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Step 3

Arrange potatoes in a single layer on lined sheet pans. Bake at 375°F for 15-17 minutes until golden brown and crisp.

Step 4

Combine beans, granulated garlic, onion powder, and oregano in a large stockpot or steam jacketed kettle. Bring to a simmer. Continue to simmer uncovered for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vinegar.

Step 5

Place broccoli in a 2-inch perforated pan. Steam for 3-5 minutes until bright green. Do not overcook!

Step 6

To assemble bowls, place a #8 disher (1/2 cup) potatoes in a bowl or paper boat. Top with a #8 disher (1/2 cup) broccoli, 2 oz. perforated spoodle (1/4 cup) black beans, and 1 oz. of shredded cheddar cheese. Drizzle with 1/2 Tbsp. ranch dressing.

Meal Components

2 oz. m/ma, 1/2 cup starchy vegetable, 1/2 cup dark green vegetable

Products used in this recipe
Broccoli Florets, IQF Product Card
Simplot Simple Goodness™Broccoli Florets, IQF

Pack Size: 1/20lb

SKU: 10071179050223

Roasted Redskin Potatoes Product Card
Simplot RoastWorks®Roasted Redskin Potatoes

Pack Size: 6/2.5lb

SKU: 10071179777663

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