Stuffed Jack o’ Lantern Bell Peppers

Want to whip up something different this Halloween? These Jack o’ Lantern Stuffed Bell Peppers is the perfect Halloween party recipe! This healthy and easy Halloween dish is made with orange bell peppers stuffed with a Veggie Quinoa. You can make it in under 30 minutes, and it’s a creative meal that everyone in the family will enjoy! 

Plant-based | Gluten-free | Soy-free

Today I’m back with yet another recipe from my Holiday series! Since the beginning of October, I’ve been sharing recipes for you to create for the upcoming festivities. The third recipe? Stuffed Bell Peppers, but not regular bell peppers, JACK O’ LANTERN BELL PEPPERS. When I ran into Lauren Conrad’s Stuffed Peppers Jack o’ Lanterns, I couldn’t wait to make a vegan version. Not only are they pretty simple to whip up, but it’s also a fun kid-friendly recipe!

Stuffed bell peppers have always been one of my go-to’s; I always enjoy the different ways that they can be made & stuffed. The VeggieJeva’s version of stuffed bell peppers is healthy and simple. It features orange bell peppers stuffed with a comfort food mixture of quinoa & veggies. I looooove cooking with peppers; red, yellow, orange, and green. They all bring such an amazing flavor and color to the meals that I make.

However, the best part is that you can get really creative with it and play around with the faces and the stuffing. The only tricky part might be carving the peppers, just make sure to have a sharp knife. If you’re looking for a little pumpkin carving practice, these bell peppers are for you!

How to: Cook quinoa with veggies; I added garbanzo beans, celery, carrots, mushrooms, and onions. Cut the top part of the bell peppers and remove the seeds. With a sharp knife, carve the eyes & mouth of the Jack o’ Lanterns; make sure to give your veggies a spooky smile. The stuff with your favorite stuffing; you can leave them as it is, and eat them raw or you can bake them.

Here are a few ways to get creative with the stuffing:

• Spaghettis with bell pepper sauce
• Risotto
• Fresh veggies
• Ground sautée mushrooms

Notes:

• Make sure to choose bell peppers that stand on their own. If that’s not the case, you can use the knife to shave off a little bit from the bottom.
• To make carving easier, I use a small sharp knife.
• If using this recipe for a party, try stuffing the peppers with different stuffings to create variety.

So who’s ready to make some adorable & savory Halloween eats? I bet your Halloween will be more fun serving these stuffed bell peppers.

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Stuffed Jack o' Lantern Bell Peppers

Rating: 5.0/5

( 1 voted )

Serves: 3-6 Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat

Ingredients

• 6 bell peppers
• 1 cup of quinoa, rinsed
• 2 cups of water (or 1 cup water & 1 cup veggie stock)
• 1 can (14 oz) garbanzo beans
• 1 large onion
• 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 1 garlic clove, chopped
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Optional: 1 tbsp sofrito & 1 tbsp tomato sauce
• salt and pepper to taste

Procedure

1. To a pot, add olive oil, garlic, onion, and mushrooms. Bring to medium heat, and cook until golden. If you choose to add sofrito and tomato sauce, do so on this step.
2. Stir in the quinoa, carrots, and celery; mix in with the other ingredients for about one minute.
3. Then add the 2 cups of water, place the lid on, and let cook the quinoa according to packaging instructions. Usually on med-heat, for about 15 minutes (or until all the water is gone).
4. While the quinoa is cooking, carve your Jack o’ Lanterns. Cut the tops off of your bell peppers and remove all of the seeds. Cut out the desired face into the pepper, just like you would on a pumpkin.
5. When the quinoa is done, remove it from heat and let cool for a bit.
6. While the peppers are standing, stuff them with the quinoa. Enjoy!

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