Turkey Thai Bento

Turkey Thai Bento

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Serving Size

Chef Brenda

This recipe was developed and approved by Chef Brenda

Bento boxes are perfect for on-the-go lunches. This recipe adds a sweet-and-tangy spin with a Thai peanut sauce, fresh bell peppers and diced pears.

Ingredients Show More

Ingredient

50 Portions

100 Portions

Butterball turkey breast, sliced - Product # 22655 89200

50 Portions 10 lb 7 ½ oz or 350 slices

100 Portions 20 lb 15 oz or 700 slices

Whole grain rich cracker, at least 2 oz eq grain

50 Portions 6 lb 4 oz

100 Portions 12 lb 8 oz

Red bell peppers, whole, fresh

50 Portions 6 lb 13 oz

100 Portions 13 lb 10 oz

Pears, canned, diced, packed in juice or light syrup or pre-cupped

50 Portions 14 lb 1 oz or 2.125 #10 cans
or 1 gal 2 qts 1 cup

100 Portions 28 lb 2 oz or 4.25 #10 cans
or 3 gal 2 cups

*Milk option

50 Portions 50 – 8 fl oz containers

100 Portions 100 – 8 fl oz containers

Peanut Thai Sauce:

Peanut butter, smooth (USDA or Commercial)

50 Portions 3 lb 8 oz or 1 qt 2 ¼ cups

100 Portions 3 qt ½ cup or 7 lb

Soy sauce, less sodium

50 Portions ¾ cup

100 Portions 1 ½ cups

Rice vinegar

50 Portions 2/3 cup

100 Portions 1 1/3 cup

Ginger, ground

50 Portions ¼ cup

100 Portions ½ cup

Granulated garlic

50 Portions 2 Tbsp

100 Portions ¼ cup

Water, room temperature (may increase as needed)

50 Portions 1 1/2 cup

100 Portions 3 cups

Cayanne pepper, ground

50 Portions ½ tsp

100 Portions 1 tsp

Lime juice, bottled

50 Portions 1 Tbsp

100 Portions 2 Tbsp

Directions Show More

  1. Thaw Turkey: Two days before preparing sandwiches, thaw turkey in the refrigerator overnight. After turkey is thawed, remove turkey from packaging and place in 2” full perforated steamtable pans lined with a 4” full regular steamtable pan to catch the juices. Cover and allow to drain overnight in the refrigerator. Drain turkey well and discard juices. CCP: Hold at 40 °F or lower.
  2. Roll Turkey Slices: Roll 7 turkey slices per serving. CCP: Hold at 40 °F or lower.
  3. Slice Peppers: Slice peppers into thick slices for dipping into sauce. CCP: Hold at 40 °F or lower.
  4. Prepare Sauce: Mix all peanut butter, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, water, cayenne pepper, and lime juice in a food processor or mixer. Mix until well combined. Using a #24 scoop, place each serving in a 3 fl oz souffle cup. CCP: Hold at 40 °F or lower.
  5. Serve Meal: Place ingredients into a grab n go container: 1 #24 scoop Thai peanut sauce, 7 slices turkey, ½ cup bell peppers, ½ cup pears & juice, and 1-8 fl oz milk. CCP: Hold at 40 °F or lower.

Nutrients per Serving Show More

Calories 746 kcal

Saturated Fat 6 g

Trans Fat 0 g

Total Fat 29 g

Cholesterol 55 mg

Calcium 378 mg

Total Dietary Fiber 9 g

Iron 3.4 mg

Sodium 1,261 mg

Sugars 42 g

Carbohydrate 84 g

Vitamin A 2,447 IU

Vitamin C 80 mg

Protein 38 g

Component

Meat/Meat Alt 3 oz. eq.

Grain 2 oz. eq.

Fruit ½ cup(s)

Vegetable ½ cup(s)

Milk 1 fl oz

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