Faith Iossi, a student at Spring Ridge Elementary in Elkhorn, is in the running to win a $30,000 cafeteria makeover for her school.
This fall, Faith and her family entered the Ben's Beginners™ Cooking Contest, a national contest which promotes cooking healthy meals at home. The contest asked parents with children in grades K-8 to submit a home video of them preparing a rice-based dish. Faith was chosen as one of 25 finalists. She's asking the community to help her become one of this year's five winners. If chosen, she'll win $15,000 cash and a $30,000 cafeteria makeover for Spring Ridge.
Faith also plans do donate a portion of the winnings to the Food Bank of the Heartland's backpack program.
To vote, click here.
Faith's Recipe: Chicken and Rice Lettuce Wraps
Chicken tenders
Ingredients:
1 lb. boneless chicken breast tenders
2 packages taco seasoning
Cooking spray
Cooking Instructions:
Preheat oven to 425 F
Spray nonstick cooking spray liberally all over a baking sheet.
Season both sides of chicken tenders with taco seasoning
Bake 15-20 minutes - Turn halfway then until fully cooked (165 F).
Preparing Rice
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red pepper chopped
1 medium onion chopped
1 cup can black beans (rinsed and drained)
½ cup corn
1 package of Uncle Ben's Jasmine Ready Rice
2 tablespoons water
Salt and pepper, to taste
Cooking Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and red bell pepper and sauté until soft (about 4 minutes). Add black beans and corn and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add Uncle Ben's Jasmine Ready Rice, 2T water and salt and pepper to taste. Combine and cook for 2-4 minute until fully heated.
Toppings
Fresh or jar salsa
1 avocado sliced
½ bunch cilantro chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 head of bib lettuce or lettuce of your choice
Fill each lettuce leaf with a scoop of rice mixture, chicken and top with avocado, cheese, cilantro and salsa.
