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