Stuffed Bell Pepper Jack-o’-Lanterns: A Fun Halloween Treat!
Stuffed Bell Pepper Jack-o’-Lanterns are a fun and festive Halloween treat that combines healthy ingredients with a spooky presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 large orange bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Using a sharp knife, carve jack-o’-lantern faces into the front of each pepper.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the rice mixture.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the stuffed peppers.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and add a little water to the bottom of the dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg