Description
Transform your Halloween gathering with these delightful spooky bell peppers! Carved to resemble jack-o’-lanterns, these vibrant peppers are filled with a savory mix of ground meat, rice, and cheese. Each bite is bursting with flavor, making them a festive addition to any celebration. Easy to prepare and customizable, these edible lanterns will be the star of your haunted feast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium orange or green bell peppers
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning or taco seasoning
- 1 cup low-sodium tomato sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut off the tops of the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté chopped onion and minced garlic until golden.
- In a large bowl, mix together cooked rice, ground meat, tomato sauce, shredded cheese, and spices.
- Stuff each pepper with the meat mixture tightly to maintain their shape.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish with an inch of water. Bake for 30–35 minutes until tender and lightly browned.
- If desired, sprinkle more cheese on top before returning them to the oven for about 5 minutes until melted.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 70mg