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Taken from KidsHealth.org
This recipe is especially for kids who must avoid foods that contain gluten, a type of protein found in many foods.
This light vegetarian, gluten-free dish can be served with steamed veggies, a salad, or baked potato.
Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
3 bell peppers
15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 c. corn
1 c. cooked rice
½ c. onions, finely chopped
1½ tsp. cumin
1 oz. light cheddar cheese, grated
1 oz. jalapeño Jack cheese, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. cilantro
¼ c. water
nonstick cooking spray
15-oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 c. corn
1 c. cooked rice
½ c. onions, finely chopped
1½ tsp. cumin
1 oz. light cheddar cheese, grated
1 oz. jalapeño Jack cheese, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. cilantro
¼ c. water
nonstick cooking spray
Utensils:
oven (you'll need help from your adult assistant)
knife (you'll need help from your adult assistant)
measuring cups
measuring spoons
oven (you'll need help from your adult assistant)
knife (you'll need help from your adult assistant)
measuring cups
measuring spoons
Directions:
Preheat oven to 350° F (176° C). Spray 9" x 13" pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients except cheese.
Fill each pepper half with bean mixture and place in pan.
Pour ¼ cup water into the pan.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and sprinkle each half with cheese. Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Preheat oven to 350° F (176° C). Spray 9" x 13" pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
In a large bowl, combine remaining ingredients except cheese.
Fill each pepper half with bean mixture and place in pan.
Pour ¼ cup water into the pan.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes.
Remove foil and sprinkle each half with cheese. Bake uncovered for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Serves: 6
Serving size: ½ pepper
Nutritional analysis (per serving):165 calories8 g protein4 g fat2 g sat. fat29 g carbohydrate4 g fiber8 mg cholesterol351 mg sodium107 mg calcium1.3 mg iron
Note: Nutritional analysis may vary depending on ingredient brands used.
Variations and suggestions:Any color of peppers will work well in this recipe. If you would like to add meat, consider adding ½ c. ground beef or turkey to the bean mixture.
Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/NDate reviewed: March 2009
Variations and suggestions:Any color of peppers will work well in this recipe. If you would like to add meat, consider adding ½ c. ground beef or turkey to the bean mixture.
Reviewed by: Allison Brinkley, RD, LD/NDate reviewed: March 2009
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