A fast and easy way to serve bell peppers and fresh herbs to young eaters!
This is a CACFP recipe for Bell Peppers and fresh Herbs.
Cooking and prep level: Basic.
- Prep Time20 min
- Cook Time10 min
- Total Time30 min
- Serving Size1 piece
- Energy87 cal
- HAACP Process2
Ingredients
- 10 mini 3-inch whole wheat bagels, sliced in half
- 3 large red or orange Bell peppers, cut crosswise (in 20 circles total)
- 10 fresh Basil leaves, cut in a Chiffonade (thinly sliced, see video link below)
- 1 1/2 cups Pizza Sauce
- 1 1/4 cups low-fat Mozzarella Cheese, grated
Method
Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees.
Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Place bagel halves on parchment.
Spread 2 Tbsp of sauce on each bagel.
Layer the Ingredients in the following Order:
two basil ribbons, one red pepper ring, 1 Tbsp of grated cheese.
Bake for approximately 5-8 minutes until cheese is melted and just beginning to brown.
You can connect a garden lesson to your meal by growing fresh basil with your kids for this recipe. Even during the winter months, fresh herbs grow well indoors in a sunny window. Allowing young eaters to plant and nourish seeds gives them a sense of accomplishment and helps to develop an interest in new foods.
To learn to Chiffonade fresh herbs watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gOOdQiTBPGs
Nutrition Facts
- 20 servings per container
- Serving Size1 piece
- Amount per serving
- Calories87
- % Daily Value*
- Total Fat2.5 g3.21%
- Saturated Fat1 g5%
- Trans Fat0 g
- Sodium240 mg10.43%
- Total Carbohydrate14 g5.09%
- Dietary Fiber3 g10.71%
- Protein4 g8%