Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Peppers
These Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Peppers are a fun and healthy twist on a festive treat, filled with a savory mixture of rice, black beans, corn, and spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- 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 the seeds and membranes.
- Cook the filling in a skillet with olive oil, rice, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder for about 5 minutes.
- Fill each pepper with the mixture and add cheese if desired.
- Bake the peppers in a covered dish for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and add cheese for the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Serve and enjoy your delightful Jack-O’-Lantern creations!
Notes
Great for family gatherings and festive occasions; personalize by using different fillings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Halloween, Jack-O'-Lantern, Peppers, Vegetarian, Festive Recipes