JACK-O-LANTERN STUFFED PEPPERS

happy halloween!

i know i've already provided a stuffed pepper recipe, but i think i found one that is even more amazing! last year i made fun jack-o-lantern stuffed peppers that were super spicy, but i loved the idea for halloween. so, i really wanted to share this sweet little treat for your future halloween festivities. any stuffed bell pepper recipe will do, but i am really in love with the one i found tonight. not only is it super healthy, but anyone would enjoy its simplicity. also, these are supposed to be grilled, but i ended using my gas stove to char and soften the bell pepper. also, i would've chosen yellow or orange peppers, but there weren't any...maybe there were more people who had the bright idea to make these pumpkin-lookalike treats for halloween.

GRILLED STUFFED JACK-O-LANTERN PEPPERS
posted on shabbotts habits on june 29, 2011

• 4-5 large bell peppers,
• 1 large white onion
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 T olive oil
• 16-20 ground turkey (or any other ground meat of your choosing)
• 1 1/2 c cooked rice (i actually used quinoa)
• 2 c pasta sauce
• 1/4 c tomato paste
• 1 c shredded cheese, plus extra for topping
• salt & pepper to taste

heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. add onions and garlic. saute until translucent.

add ground meat. saute until just browned.

incorporate rice, pasta sauce, and tomato paste. turn off heat. stir in cheese until incorporated. add salt & pepper to your liking.

cut the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds. cut out little shapes on the side to give it a silly/scary halloween face.

stuff each with the mixture and top with some cheese.

grill over low heat until cheese is melted and bottom is charred.