Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Peppers
Festively carved orange bell peppers stuffed with a hearty mix of rice, beans, corn, and spices for a fun Halloween dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 orange bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 cup corn
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peppers by slicing the tops off and removing seeds.
- Make the stuffing by combining rice, beans, corn, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fill the peppers with the stuffing, packing it down a bit.
- Add cheese on top if using.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Bake covered with foil for about 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
These peppers can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving. Get creative with the stuffing to suit your taste!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Halloween, Jack-O'-Lantern, Stuffed Peppers, Vegetarian, Festive Dinner