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Stuff sweet bell peppers with taco-seasoned meat and beans for a colorful and tasty meal.  \nAges: 3–5 years  \nMakes: 6 servings  \nPrep time: 25 minutes  \nCook time: 35 minutes  \nTaco-Seasoned Stuffed Peppers  \n the   \nDIRECTIONS  \n1. Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.  \n2. Preheat oven to 400 °F.  \n3. Cut peppers into quarters.  \n4. In a small microwave-safe bowl, add rice and water. Cover. Place in the microwave. Cook for 6 minutes or until rice is tender. Remove from the microwave. Fluff with a fork. Allow rice to cool for 5 minutes.  \n5. In a medium skillet, brown turkey on medium-high heat, about 5–6 minutes. Heat to an internal temperature of 165 °For higher for at least 15 seconds. Wash hands after touching uncooked ground turkey.  \n the   \nINGREDIENTS  \n2 bell peppers, large, red or orange, fresh (gently wash bell peppers before cutting)  \n¾ cup brown rice, instant, uncooked ¾ cup water  \n7 oz turkey, 93% lean, ground, fresh or frozen, thawed  \n¾ cup green chili enchilada sauce  \n3 cups black beans, low-sodium, canned, rinsed, drained  \n1 Tbsp taco seasoning, low-sodium ¾ cup pepper jack cheese, shredded Nonstick cooking spray  \n6. Add cooked brown rice, green chili enchilada sauce, black beans, and taco seasoning. Cook for 3 more minutes. Heat to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds.  \n7. Remove from heat. Add cheese. Stir.  \n8. Stuff each quarter pepper with ¾ cup (6 oz) packed filling.  \n9. Spray a baking dish 9” X 13” with nonstick cooking spray. Place stuffed peppers in dish. Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes. Heat to an internal temperature of 140 °For higher for at least 15 seconds.  \n10. Serve 1 quarter stuffed pepper. Serve immediately, or keep warm at 140 °F or higher.  \nFood and Nutrition Service  \nPage 1 of 2  \nthe   \nNUTRITION INFORMATION  \n1 quarter Taco-Seasoned Stuffed Pepper  \nNutrients Amount  \nCalories 182  \n\n| Total Fat\u003Cbr>Saturated Fat Cholesterol\u003Cbr>Sodium\u003Cbr>Total Carbohydrate\u003Cbr>Dietary Fiber\u003Cbr>Total Sugars\u003Cbr>Includes Added Sugars\u003Cbr>Protein | 5 g\u003Cbr>2 g\u003Cbr>30 mg\u003Cbr>298 mg\u003Cbr>20 g\u003Cbr>3 g\u003Cbr>2 g N/A\u003Cbr>13 g |\n| --- | --- |\n\nVitamin D N/A  \nCalcium 79 mg  \nIron 2 mg  \nPotassium N/A  \nN/A = Data not available  \nSource: Team Nutrition CACFP Easy Recipe Project  \n[TeamNutrition.USDA.gov](TeamNutrition.USDA.gov)  \n the   \nCACFP CREDITING INFORMATION  \nCrediting beans as a vegetable  \n⅜ cup vegetable  \n1 oz eq meat/meat alternate ½ oz eq grains   \nCrediting beans as a meat alternate  \n¼ cup vegetable  \n1¾ oz eq meat/meat alternate ½ oz eq grains   \n~~ ~~ the ~~ ~~  \nCHEF TIPS  \n• Contains milk (pepper jack cheese) . Enchilada sauce can be a hidden source of common allergens, which include milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame. Taco seasoning can be a hidden source of common allergens, which include milk, peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, fish, shellfish, soy, wheat, and sesame.  \n• Can substitute black beans, dry.  \n• Tips for Soaking Dry Beans: 1 lb dry black beans = about 2¼ cups dry or 4½ cups cooked beans. Overnight Method: Add 1¾ qt cold water to every 1 lb of dry beans. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Discard the water. Proceed with recipe.  \nQuick-Soak Method: Boil 1¾ qt of water for each 1 lb of dry beans. Add beans and boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to soak for 1 hour. Discard the water. Proceed with recipe. Tips for Cooking Dry Beans: Once the beans have been soaked, add 1¾ qt water for every 1 lb of dry beans. Boil gently with lid tilted until tender, about 2 hours. Use cooked beans immediately.  \nCritical Control Point: Hold for hot service at 140 °F or higher or chill for later use. To chill, cool to 70 °F within 2 hours and to 40 °F or lower within an additional 4 hours.  \n• The  symbol indicates the recipe is whole grain-rich.  \n• Creditable grains contribution calculated using the Recipe Analysis Workbook, Method A.  \nFood and Nutrition Service | USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employe","cbCaijw8A1HHwJGi","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijw8A1HHwJGi","pdf",579079,"English","# DIRECTIONS\n## INGREDIENTS\n## NUTRITION INFORMATION\n## CACFP CREDITING INFORMATION\n## CHEF TIPS","[{\"question\":\"Who is this recipe designed for and how many servings does it make?\",\"answer\":\"It is designed for ages 3–5 years and makes 6 servings.\"},{\"question\":\"What are the key cooking steps and required temperatures?\",\"answer\":\"Cook peppers by microwaving rice until tender, browning turkey to an internal temperature of 165 °F for at least 15 seconds, then heat the stuffed peppers to 140 °F or higher for at least 15 seconds before serving.\"},{\"question\":\"How do the recipe crediting guidelines treat beans and grains in CACFP?\",\"answer\":\"Crediting beans as a vegetable provides 3/8 cup vegetable plus 1 oz eq meat/meat alternate and 1/2 oz eq grains. 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