Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Peppers
A festive and delicious treat for Halloween, these jack-o’-lantern stuffed peppers are filled with a tasty mixture of rice, beans, and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 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
- Shredded cheese (optional)
- Sour cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bell peppers by cutting the tops off and scooping out the seeds and membranes.
- Create the filling by combining cooked rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl.
- Fill each pepper with the mixture, packing it in gently.
- Bake the stuffed peppers for about 30 minutes, or until tender and slightly charred.
- Serve and enjoy after cooling for a few minutes.
Notes
Feel free to get creative with the filling by adding different spices or ingredients. Great for meal prep as the filling can be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Halloween, stuffed peppers, vegetarian, spooky food, fall recipes