PrintJack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers: A Spooktacular Dinner!
A fun and festive dish perfect for Halloween, these Jack-o’-Lantern stuffed peppers are filled with a delicious mixture that will delight both kids and adults.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 4 orange bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the orange bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Using a knife, carve jack-o’-lantern faces into the peppers.
- In a bowl, mix together the cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the carved peppers and top with shredded cheese.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Serve warm and enjoy your spooky dinner!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.
- These can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg