Description
These Vegan Jack-o’-Lantern Peppers are a delightful combination of juicy bell peppers and creamy, savory filling. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch followed by a burst of flavor, making them a perfect festive treat for Halloween or any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- Bell Peppers: 4 medium-sized orange bell peppers, tops cut off and seeds removed
- Filling:
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toppings:
- 1 avocado, diced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 lime, juiced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked quinoa, black beans, corn, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture, pressing down gently to pack it in.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, then remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until the peppers are tender and slightly charred.
- While the peppers are baking, prepare the avocado topping by mixing diced avocado, cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl.
- Once the peppers are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Top each pepper with the avocado mixture before serving.
Notes
- Make-ahead: The filling can be prepared a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Stuff the peppers just before baking.
- Storage: Leftover stuffed peppers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitutions: You can use brown rice instead of quinoa, or add diced tomatoes for extra moisture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dishes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 8 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1 gram
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 40 grams
- Fiber: 10 grams
- Protein: 10 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
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