Simple Stuffed Peppers

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Indulge your little one with a delicious and comforting dish of Simple Stuffed Peppers. This toddler-friendly meal features tender bell peppers stuffed with mild cheese, rice, and savory seasonings. Source: Simple Healthy Recipes Oklahoma Nutrition Information and Education ONIE Project

Ingredients

  • Brown rice 1 cup
  • Blackberries1 can
  • Green bell pepper2 pieces
  • Red bell pepper2 pieces
  • Cheddar cheese1 cup
  • Tomatoes1 piece
  • Salsa1 cup

Common allergens (USDA)

Recommended after 12 months old

Steps

  1. 1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. 2. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  3. 2. Bake peppers for 30 minutes, top each with 2 Tablespoons of cheese and continue baking for 15 minutes more.
  4. 3. Cook brown rice according to package directions.
  5. 4. Wash the peppers under running water.
  6. 5. Cut the tops off the peppers and spoon out the seeds
  7. 6. Drain and rinse the black beans.
  8. 7. Combine the beans, rice, salsa and salt (optional)
  9. 8. Spoon about 3 Tablespoons of the mixture into the bottom of each pepper.
  10. 9. Place a slice of tomato on top of the mixture and sprinkle with 2 tablespoons of cheese.
  11. 10. Repeat steps 7 and 8 to fill the pepper completely but do not top with cheese.

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Simple Stuffed Peppers

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Complexity

Medium

Total Time

70 min

Serving Number

3

Age Suggestion: 12 months +

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