Description
Halloween Food Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers are a fun and festive dish perfect for celebrating the spooky season! These vibrant orange bell peppers are carved to resemble classic jack-o’-lanterns and stuffed with a savory mixture of ground turkey, rice, black beans, and spices. Ideal for Halloween parties or cozy family dinners, this delightful recipe will enchant both kids and adults, making your table the highlight of the festivities!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium orange bell peppers
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375?F (190?C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground turkey or beef. Drain excess fat.
- Stir in rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Heat until warmed through.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the filling and top with cheddar cheese.
- Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish with a little water at the bottom. Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil for the last 10 minutes to brown cheese.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg