Halloween Stuffed Peppers
Halloween Stuffed Peppers are a festive, delicious treat that combines colorful bell peppers with savory fillings, making them perfect for your spooky celebrations. These vibrant, edible jack-o’-lanterns are easy to prepare and can be customized to suit any palate. With a delightful mix of ground meat, rice, and spices, they are sure to be the highlight of your Halloween feast!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers (orange or green)
- 1 lb ground turkey or beef
- 1 cup cooked white or brown rice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup tomato sauce (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sauté diced onion and minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned; drain excess fat.
- Stir in cooked rice and tomato sauce until well combined.
- Fill each pepper with the meat mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish; cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes; uncover, sprinkle cheese on top if desired, and bake until bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg