Halloween Stuffed Peppers (Printable Version)
Celebrate Halloween with these stuffed peppers filled with veggies, rice, and turkey. They're a tasty and easy-to-make treat everyone will love!
# What You’ll Need:
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8 orange bell peppers, whole.
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2 cups cooked white basmati rice.
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1 medium yellow onion, diced (about 2 1/4 cups).
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2 tablespoons olive oil for cooking.
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3 minced garlic cloves (equal to 1 tablespoon).
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16 ounces (1 pound) of ground turkey or your choice of ground chicken.
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15 ounces of tomato sauce (1 can).
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Rinsed and drained black beans, 15.5 ounces.
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1 teaspoon each of dried basil leaves and oregano.
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper.
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt to taste.
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3/4 cup of shredded colby jack or cheddar cheese.
# Step-by-Step Guide:
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Set your oven to 400°F and let it heat up.
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Slice off the tops of the peppers carefully. Use a small knife to clear out seeds and any white parts from the inside. Then, carve fun jack-o-lantern faces on one side. Arrange peppers upright in a baking pan (9x13 works great).
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Warm some olive oil over medium heat in a large pan. Toss in the diced onions and stir now and then for 5 minutes.
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Add your ground turkey (or chicken) along with the minced garlic. Break up the meat into pieces as it cooks. Let it go for another 5 minutes until browned.
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Combine the rice, black beans, tomato sauce, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil in the pan with the meat. Let everything simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, giving time for the sauce to soak in a bit. Take it off the heat.
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Pack each pepper with the filling. Sprinkle an even amount of shredded cheese on the tops.
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Pour about 1 1/2 cups of water into the bottom of the baking pan. Bake without covering for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts and the peppers are starting to soften.
# Additional Notes:
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Customize the jack-o-lantern faces on the peppers however you like.
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Ground beef or even plant-based meat are great substitutes for turkey or chicken.
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These can be stuffed early and baked when you're ready to enjoy!