Halloween Stuffed Peppers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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8 orange peppers, any shade will work.
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2 tablespoons of olive oil, ready to use.
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About 1 onion, diced finely—approximately 2 1/4 cups.
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1 pound of ground chicken or turkey (16 ounces).
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Three garlic cloves, minced—it’s about 1 tablespoon.
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White basmati rice—1 1/2 cups cooked following the box.
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A 15.5-ounce can of black beans (rinsed and drained).
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A can of tomato sauce (15 ounces).
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1 teaspoon of oregano, dried.
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1 teaspoon dry basil leaves.
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1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt for seasoning.
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A quarter teaspoon of black pepper.
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Cheddar or colby jack—shredded, around 3/4 cup.
# Instructions:
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Turn the oven on to 400°F and let it warm up.
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Slice the tops off the peppers, clean out seeds and ribs with a paring knife, then cut out jack-o-lantern faces on one side. Set the hollowed peppers in a 9x13-inch dish.
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In a big pan, heat the olive oil on medium. Toss in the onions and stir every so often for about 5 minutes.
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Add the ground turkey or chicken along with garlic to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon or spatula to crumble the meat as it browns for another 5 minutes.
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Mix in the rice, tomato sauce, black beans, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Cook on the stove for around 3 to 5 minutes until the rice absorbs some sauce. Then remove from heat.
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Stuff each pepper generously with the filling. Sprinkle shredded cheese evenly on top of all the peppers.
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Pour 1 1/2 cups of water into the bottom of the dish. Put it in the oven uncovered for 10 minutes, until the cheese melts and peppers soften slightly.
# Notes:
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Carve different faces on the peppers for fun, creative designs.
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Switch up the ground chicken or turkey with any meat you enjoy.
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You can assemble these ahead of time, then pop them in the oven when you’re ready.