Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
A fun and festive dish perfect for Halloween, these vibrant orange bell peppers are filled with a delicious mixture of rice, black beans, and cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 orange bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peppers: Slice the tops off the orange bell peppers and remove the seeds and membranes.
- Carve faces: Gently carve fun pumpkin faces into the front of each pepper.
- Mix the filling: In a mixing bowl, combine rice, black beans, corn, half of the cheese, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the peppers: Fill each carved pepper with the rice mixture, packing it in slightly.
- Arrange and drizzle: Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle the remaining cheese on top.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the peppers are tender and cheese is melted.
- Serve and enjoy: Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Choose firm peppers for best results. You can customize the filling based on your preferences.