The last time I made this Maddie wouldn't touch it but everyone else ate it. See the SHOCKING RESULTS at the end!
I made it according to the recipe this time, I usually skip the green pepper and the green onion because Logan is a baby. It wasn't really 'better' with those additions so I'll leave them out in the future.
Here are the ingredients (plus chili powder I forgot to show):
Cut up the potatoes into 1 inch cubes, chop the green pepper and mix in a bowl together with 1/2 tsp (I use more) chili powder.
I didn't really get step by step pictures. Oops. Thaw the corn, drain the beans (I thaw the corn under the water I'm rinsing the beans in by putting them all in the same colander. I am so smart!) and chop the onion. Mix them all together.
Put the black beans and corn in the center and then arrange the potatoes and peppers around the edges.
I forgot to show you adding the salsa, just spoon it on top. I also didn't show you it in the microwave for 15-20 minutes. Mine cooked faster than even 15 minutes. Take it out put cheese on it and let it sit for a minute or 10 until your husband gets home.
THE SHOCKING RESULTS!
Logan: "You used the good salsa. Wait are these green onions? peppers? Why do you have to ruin everything." He ate it anyway and had three helpings so I guess it was fine.
Madison: "Just so you know, I don't like this. If I have one bite I get to have dessert right? I'm only trying one bite of the potatoes because I hate this. I know I do." (She then gagged as Logan put it on her plate. I LOVE THAT.) She ATE IT! She skipped the cheese and green peppers but at all the potatoes and black beans. WOOOO!
Max: "I am following Madison's lead! I don't like this either! Even though I ate it last time with enthusiasm!" He ends up eating 2 helpings with lots of spicy taco sauce on top.
Me: I like this dish. I like other things more but it's quick easy and pretty healthy if you don't eat all the cheese.
*Maddie's been eating many more things we put in front of her. I wonder if my experiment is actually working. I will keep you posted.
I love that Madison gagged. My son gags at smells and textures and if anyone has food on their face. Blood makes him gag too. He is a laugh riot.
Posted by: dnchavez | April 26, 2007 at 01:26 PM
Love this segment of your blog!
Posted by: Rhonda | April 26, 2007 at 01:43 PM
Will your kids eat fish? If so, there is an Everyday Food recipe that kind of reminds me of your dinner: Mexican Cod and Potato Stew. (http://www.marthastewart.com/portal/site/mslo/menuitem.fc77a0dbc44dd1611e3bf410b5900aa0/?vgnextoid=562eab224190f010VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&autonomy_kw=mexican%20cod%20potato&rsc=ns2006_r1) Potatoes and corn, fish instead of black beans, no cheese. We always use tilapia instead of cod and often use yellow onions instead of shallots because that's what we have on hand. It cooks in the microwave and is super fast, easy and relatively healthy.
Posted by: merseydotes | April 26, 2007 at 02:05 PM
We had a couple of rules at my house growing up. 1. You have to try everything. 2. If you turn up your nose, you have to eat two helpings. I got to where I would hold my nose down with my finger and say "No Thank You". Thank goodness my taste have changed...squash is actually really good!
Posted by: KD | April 26, 2007 at 02:14 PM
If they liked that you might get them to try this Tex-Mex Lasagna
http://tinyurl.com/yoe9za
(from my favorite cooking magazine - cooking light)
Posted by: CursingMama | April 26, 2007 at 02:36 PM
I have that baking dish. Isn't it the easiest thing ever to clean? I want to replace every dish I own with stuff made out of that French White material.
Posted by: Beth | April 26, 2007 at 04:54 PM
Made this for dinner last night but used frozen mixed peppers instead of fresh green peppers and no onions. Easiest thing ever, and it was really tasty. Both of my picky kids ate it even though it had salsa in it. I made it in my French White dish and thought of you.
Posted by: flyingstef | April 27, 2007 at 02:33 PM
Hey, I think I actually have the ingredients for this. I was wondering what to do with those potatoes!
Mine don't gag, they say "This looks disgusting." I'm not sure what is worse.
Posted by: Chris | May 03, 2007 at 02:49 PM
Thanks for this one. Been dying to figure out inventive ways to use mega healthy black beans. You Rock.
Posted by: Jane | May 08, 2007 at 08:52 AM
I am SO adding you to my blog roll!! This is EXACTLY what I need! Fun, easy, healthy recipes from moms with picky kids. Excellent! Thank you! I usually don't use this many exclamation marks!!
Posted by: emily | May 15, 2007 at 10:10 PM
I tried this last night! Big success! I did do half a green pepper and half a red pepper for more color. Oh and you are right, you definitely do not need that much cheese!
Posted by: Mandy | May 25, 2007 at 09:05 AM
Made this last night because I had a) no energy to make dinner and b) we had NOTHING TO EAT IN OUR CUPBOARDS. It's a wonder we didn't starve.
Had to cook a while longer b/c the potatoes wouldn't cook through. I gave up at 30 minutes and during dinner my husband said, "I can't tell if it's the potatoes or the peppers that are crunchy..." I told him it was the peppers so that he wouldn't chuck the rest of his meal in the sink.
Very good though. I ate it again today for lunch.
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