Stuffed Bell Pepper Jack-o’-Lanterns
Delight your family with these Stuffed Bell Pepper Jack-o’-Lanterns, a festive Halloween dish that combines fun and flavor. Bright orange bell peppers are whimsically carved and stuffed with a savory mixture of rice, black beans, ground turkey, and spices. Baked to perfection and topped with melted cheese, these charming jack-o’-lanterns are sure to be the highlight of your Halloween dinner, creating laughter and lasting memories around the table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Halloween
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 orange bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 lb lean ground turkey or beef
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut tops off bell peppers and scoop out seeds. Carve jack-o’-lantern faces into each pepper.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook ground turkey or beef until browned and fully cooked.
- In a bowl, mix cooked rice, black beans, diced tomatoes, spices, and the cooked meat until well combined.
- Stuff each pepper generously with the filling mixture and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for about 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle cheese on top of each pepper.
- Bake uncovered for another 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg