Halloween Jack-O’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers
Fun and festive stuffed peppers that mimic jack-o’-lantern faces, perfect for Halloween dinners and parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 4 large orange bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Shredded cheese (optional for topping)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the peppers by cutting the tops off and scooping out the seeds and membranes.
- Carve jack-o’-lantern faces into the sides of each pepper.
- Mix the cooked rice, black beans, corn, salsa, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Stuff each pepper with the filling mixture.
- Arrange the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes, remove the foil, add cheese if desired, and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
Choose firm peppers and avoid overstuffing. Adjust spices according to preference.