Name: Festive Halloween Stuffed Peppers Recipe That Steals the Show
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 6 orange bell peppers, tops cut off and seeded; 1–2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 pound ground turkey or lean beef; 1½ cups cooked rice or quinoa; 1 cup tomato sauce or marinara; 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; salt and pepper to taste; 1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or vegan); fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Description

These festive jack-o’-lantern inspired stuffed peppers combine savory fillings with carved faces for a fun and hearty Halloween main. Easy to prep, customizable for meat or vegetarian diets, and baked to glowing perfection, they make a showstopping addition to any spooky table.

Ingredients

Scale

6 orange bell peppers, tops cut off and seeded

1–2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 pound ground turkey or lean beef

1½ cups cooked rice or quinoa

1 cup tomato sauce or marinara

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

salt and pepper to taste

1 cup shredded cheese (mozzarella, cheddar, or vegan)

fresh herbs for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish

2. Carve faces into each pepper using a small sharp knife

3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat

4. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant

5. Add ground meat and cook until browned, draining excess fat

6. Stir in cooked rice, tomato sauce, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper

7. Fill each pepper with the mixture and top with shredded cheese

8. Place peppers upright in the baking dish and add 1/4 cup water to the bottom

9. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until peppers are tender

10. Let cool slightly, garnish with herbs, and serve

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: main course
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 pepper

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