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Spooky 4-Ingredient Gluten-Free Stuffed Bell Pepper Jack-o’-Lanterns

Gluten-Free Stuffed Bell Pepper "Jack-o'-Lanterns"
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Colorful bell peppers stuffed with a hearty filling and carved into festive jack-o’-lantern faces for Halloween.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (orange, yellow, or red)
  • 1 lb ground turkey or beef
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
  • 1/2 cup black beans, drained
  • 1/2 cup corn kernels
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
  3. Carve jack-o’-lantern faces into the peppers using a small knife.
  4. Heat olive oil in a pan and sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  5. Add ground meat and cook until browned.
  6. Stir in quinoa, black beans, corn, cumin, paprika, and salt.
  7. Fill each pepper with the mixture and top with cheese if using.
  8. Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.
  9. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use a sharp knife for clean carvings.
  • For extra flavor, add diced tomatoes or hot sauce.
  • Replace quinoa with rice if preferred.

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Keywords: gluten free stuffed bell peppers, Halloween recipe, healthy dinner

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