This blog post outlines an easy and healthy recipe for stuffed green peppers, perfect for toddlers! A delicious source of protein and fibre, this tasty meal can be made with a variety of vegetables, including mushrooms, tomatoes, and onions, and can be adapted to meet any dietary needs. With simple instructions and a few basic ingredients, parents can whip up this nutritious and flavourful dish in no time. This is a great option for busy parents looking for nutritious meals for their growing toddlers.

Ingredients

• 2 large green peppers
• 60 mL (1/4 cup) of water
• 1 clove of garlic, minced
• 120g (1/2 cup) of cooked ground beef
• 75g (1/3 cup) of cooked white rice
• 15mL (1 tablespoon) of tomato paste
• 15mL (1 tablespoon) of chopped fresh parsley
• 60mL (1/4 cup) of grated Parmesan cheese
• Pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Knife Safety Tip - to cut the peppers in half, always keep the blades of the knives away from your hands and fingers!
3. Cut the green peppers in half lengthwise and remove the stems, membranes, and seeds. Place the pepper halves in a baking dish.
4. In a small bowl, combine the water, garlic, ground beef, white rice, tomato paste, parsley, Parmesan cheese, and black pepper.
5. Family Friendly Joke - What do you call a bear with no teeth? A gummy bear!
6. Fill each pepper half with the beef and rice mixture and arrange the filled peppers in the baking dish.
7. Bake the peppers, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
8. Family Friendly Joke - Why did the banana go to the doctor? Because it wasn’t peeling well!
9. Remove the peppers from the oven, sprinkle with grated cheese, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
10. Serve the stuffed green peppers hot. Enjoy!