One of the easiest ways to broaden kids’ palates is to start with a food you know they like and make minor tweaks. This familiar marinara sauce incorporates roasted red peppers. Hemp seeds add a little protein and a pleasantly nutty undertone. The sauce flavor will likely be slightly different than they expect, but not enough to set off tiny alarm bells. It’s vegetarian and Gluten free, too.
Ingredients:
2 red bell peppers, sliced (about 2 cups)
1 small to medium onion, peeled and sliced (about 1 cup)
1 Tbs. olive oil
¼ tsp. salt
1 (14.5-ounce) can low-added-salt tomato sauce
2 Tbs. hemp seeds
1 tsp. Italian seasoning
12-16 ounces gluten-free pasta (TRY: Bionaturae Organic Gluten Free Spaghetti)
Toppings: Crumbled goat cheese, grated Parmesan, chopped walnuts, crushed red pepper flakes, snipped fresh basil
Directions:
PER SERVING: 281 cal, 5g fat (3g mono, 1g poly, 1g sat), 0mg chol, 9mg sodium, 53g carb (4g fiber, 5g sugars), 5g protein