Description
This Halloween Stuffed Pepper Recipe Dinner combines festive fun with a hearty meal, featuring colorful peppers shaped like jack-o’-lanterns filled with a delicious mixture that excites both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized bell peppers
- 1 pound ground meat
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Choose medium-sized bell peppers to create a balanced dish.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Sauté the ground meat and vegetables in a pan until cooked through.
- Mix in the cooked rice and diced tomatoes with the meat and vegetables.
- Season the mixture with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the bell peppers generously with the filling, leaving some space at the top.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Top the stuffed peppers with shredded cheese.
- Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
- Don’t overstuff the peppers to prevent spills and ensure even cooking.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: recipes
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (200g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 50
Keywords: Halloween, stuffed peppers, family dinner, festive meal, healthy