Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

Jack-o’-lantern stuffed peppers are a fun savory Halloween recipe. These Halloween stuffed peppers make a healthy Halloween treat.

Jack-o’-lantern stuffed peppers are a festive Halloween recipe! These stuffed peppers make a tasty Halloween dinner, and they’re a great way to get in some healthy food before a night of trick-or-treating fun.

How to make jack-o’-lantern stuffed peppers

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400 F.

Step 2: Cut the tops off the bell peppers.

Step 3: Using a small paring knife, remove the ribs and seeds from inside. Then, cut jack-o-lantern faces on one side of each pepper.

Step 4: Place peppers in a lightly greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

Step 5: Heat a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 6: Add oil and swirl to coat.

Step 7: Add onions. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8: Stir in garlic an cook for about 30 seconds, stirring the entire time.

Step 9: Add ground turkey. Cook another 5 minutes, breaking apart the meat with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.

Step 10: Stir in rice, black beans, tomato sauce, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook 3 to 5 more minutes, or until the rice starts to absorb the sauce. Remove from heat.

Step 11: Scoop a heaping amount of the rice filling into each pepper.

Step 12: Top the filling with some shredded cheese.

Step 13: Pour 1 ½ cups of water around the peppers in the bottom of the baking dish.

Step 14: Bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese melts and the peppers begin to soften.

Tips

• Turkey: Ground beef or ground chicken could be used in place of the ground turkey.
• Rice: Long-grain white rice or jasmine rice could be used in place of basmati rice.
• Veggies: Feel free to add other vegetables, like sauteed mushrooms or zucchini, to the rice filling.
• Beans: You can use another type of bean in place of the black beans.
• Seasoning: Italian seasoning could be substituted for the oregano and basil.
• Cheese: Or use another type of shredded cheese, like pepper Jack.

Storage

Store any leftover stuffed peppers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The peppers will keep for up to 4 days when properly stored in the fridge.

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