Sweet Pepper “Sushi” Rice Rounds
Our kid-friendly “sushi” rounds allow little ones to be completely hands-on in creating a tasty and colorful snack. Don’t forget the sauce!
This recipe is part of “The Kids’ Kitchen” series, a collection of approachable recipes that teach children the basics of cooking through the preparation, assembly, and plating of each dish (adults are asked to handle any oven or stovetop instructions).
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Servings4
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Serving Size8 rounds
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Prep Time30 min
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Total Time30 min
Ingredients
"Sushi" Rounds
- 1 cup cooked white rice
- 3 ounces reduced-fat or regular cream cheese, softened*
- ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- ½ cup finely chopped green onions
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 16 petite sweet peppers (about 1 pound total)
Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup light or regular soy sauce
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- ½ teaspoon dark sesame oil
Directions
- Combine the rice, cream cheese, chopped bell pepper, onions, cilantro, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir until well blended.
- Cut the stems off each petite pepper and remove seeds by using a small measuring spoon or knife, being careful to leave the peppers whole.
- Fill each pepper with rice mixture using a small spoon or clean hands. Pack firmly. (May want to wipe the outside of each pepper to remove any excess cheese mixture with a paper towel.)
- Slice stuffed peppers into ¼ inch thick rounds, discarding ends of peppers, and place on a plate.
- Combine the dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl and whisk until well blended. Serve with pepper rounds. May serve with chopsticks or small forks.
Makes about 32 rounds total.
Recipe Notes
Place cream cheese in a small microwave-safe bowl and heat on high setting for 10-15 seconds or until very soft.For an entrée, arrange 8 oz. cooked peeled shrimp on platter with rounds.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving 8 rounds
- Calories 160
- Total Fat 4.5g
- Saturated Fat 2.5g
- Trans Fat 0g
- Cholesterol 15mg
- Sodium 600mg
- Carbohydrates 25g
- Dietary Fiber 3g
- Sugar 8g
- Protein 5g
