Jack-o’-Lantern Stuffed Peppers (Gluten-Free) for Halloween Fun!
A fun and festive dish for Halloween, these Jack-o’-Lantern stuffed peppers are not only gluten-free but also delicious and healthy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 orange bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup corn, frozen or canned
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the orange bell peppers and remove the seeds.
- Using a knife, carve jack-o’-lantern faces into the peppers.
- In a large bowl, mix together the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the mixture into the carved peppers.
- If desired, sprinkle shredded cheese on top of the stuffed peppers.
- Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 30 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the peppers are tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy your Halloween treat!
Notes
- Feel free to customize the filling with your favorite ingredients.
- These can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- For a spicier kick, add jalapeños or hot sauce to the filling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg