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These Halloween Stuffed Peppers are the Cutest!

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 pieces
Calories 450
Celebrate Halloween with these adorable stuffed peppers filled with flavorful chicken, rice, and veggies. Perfect for a festive and fun dinner!

Ingredients

Vegetables

  • 6 large bell peppers (different colors) (large, colorful peppers)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 yellow yellow onion (diced)
  • 3-4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
  • 1.5 lbs ground chicken or turkey
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne
  • to taste sea salt and black pepper (about 1/4 teaspoon each)
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • 14 oz black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1 cup organic corn (fresh or frozen)
  • 15 oz organic tomato sauce
  • 1 cup cheddar Jack cheese (shredded)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice tops off peppers, carve faces, and place in baking dish. Lightly spray with oil, season with salt and pepper, then bake 12-15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, sauté onion, garlic, and chopped pepper pieces in oil until softened. Add ground meat, cook until browned, then stir in seasonings, rice, beans, corn, and tomato sauce. Simmer 10 minutes.
  • Stuff peppers with the mixture, top with shredded cheese, and bake an additional 10-12 minutes until cheese melts.

Notes

Carving faces on peppers adds a fun Halloween touch. Adjust seasonings to taste.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Halloween, Stuffed Peppers