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Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch

Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch
Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch
Mexican Fiestada for School Lunch

Ingredients and Weight:

  1. Ground chicken (or beef) - 500g
  2. Red bell peppers - 2, chopped
  3. Yellow bell peppers - 2, chopped
  4. Onion - 1, chopped
  5. Jalapeño peppers - 2, chopped (for a spicier dish)
  6. Fresh tomatoes - 3, chopped
  7. Black beans - 1 cup, cooked
  8. Rice - 500g, cooked
  9. Mexican oregano - 1 tsp
  10. Ground cumin - 1 tsp
  11. Salt and pepper - to taste
  12. Vegetable oil - for cooking

Preparation Time:

  1. Preparation Time: 30 minutes
  2. Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)

Preparation Method Steps:

  1. In a large pot, cook the rice according to package instructions.
  2. In a separate pan, heat the vegetable oil and add the chopped onion. Sauté until softened.
  3. Add the ground chicken (or beef) and cook until no longer red. Break up the meat into small pieces as it cooks.
  4. Stir in the chopped red and yellow bell peppers, jalapeño peppers, and fresh tomatoes.
  5. Add the cooked black beans and Mexican oregano. Season with salt, pepper, and ground cumin.
  6. Let the mixture cook for about 20 minutes, or until the flavors are well combined and the sauce is thickened.
  7. Serve the Fiestada over the cooked rice.

Nutritional Information: (Per serving based on 8 people) Calories: Approx. 400-500 (depending on meat type and amounts used) Protein: 25-30g Fat: 15-20g (including saturated fat) Carbohydrates: 45-55g (including fiber) Note: This is an estimate based on average ingredients; nutritional values may vary slightly based on actual ingredients used.

Dish Characteristics:

  1. Full of flavor with a spicy kick from the jalapeño peppers.
  2. Colorful and appealing to children and adults alike.
  3. Uses common ingredients easily found in American supermarkets.
  4. Great for a lunch dish as it is filling and nutritious.

User Comments:

  1. "My kids loved this dish! It was so colorful and tasty." - Jane Smith
  2. "This is a great way to introduce more variety into school lunches." - Michael Johnson
  3. "The combination of flavors was really unique and delicious." - Emily Davis

Special Precautions and Tips:

  1. If using fresh ingredients like peppers and tomatoes, ensure they are ripe and of good quality for best flavor.
  2. Adjust the heat level by adding more or less jalapeño peppers as per preference or tolerance for spice.
  3. This dish can be made in advance and frozen for later use, which makes it a great option for meal prep.