Description
A festive and delicious recipe featuring orange bell peppers stuffed with spiced rice, black beans, and veggies, perfect for Halloween gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized Orange Bell Peppers
- 1 cup Cooked Rice
- 1 can Black Beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Corn
- 1 small Onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 cup Cheddar Cheese, shredded (optional)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep the Peppers: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Wash the orange bell peppers and slice the tops off. Remove seeds and membranes.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and diced onions. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.
- Mix In the Filling: Add cooked rice, black beans, corn, chili powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Stir in the Cheese: If using cheddar cheese, fold it into the mixture until it melts slightly.
- Stuff the Peppers: Spoon the filling into each pepper, packing lightly. Place them in a baking dish.
- Cover and Bake: Place the tops back on (optional) and cover with foil. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Uncover and Finish Baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the tops are golden brown.
Notes
These stuffed peppers can be prepped in advance. Just stuff them and refrigerate until baking. Customize with different proteins or spices to suit your taste!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Halloween, stuffed peppers, fall recipes, vegetarian, festive