Stuffed pepper faces as a creative Halloween recipe for party buffets, family evenings and creepy snacks
Halloween Recipe

Stuffed bell pepper faces

Orange peppers are cut out as a face and baked with a pre-cooked mixture of rice, beans, corn, tomatoes and cheese. Rice and filling must be pre-cooked, because the peppers in the oven should only soften and retain colour. Quinoa replaces rice, black beans enhance the Halloween contrast.

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Total time 55 min
Calories 460 kcal
Servings 4 servings
Difficulty Easy
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Why this recipe works

What matters with stuffed pepper faces

Rice and filling must be pre-cooked, because the peppers in the oven should only become soft and retain colour. Orange peppers are cut out as a face and baked filled with a pre-cooked mixture of rice, beans, corn, tomatoes and cheese. Quinoa replaces rice, black beans enhance the Halloween contrast.

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Recipe

Stuffed bell pepper faces

Orange peppers are cut out as a face and baked with a pre-cooked mixture of rice, beans, corn, tomatoes and cheese. Rice and filling must be pre-cooked, because the peppers should only soften and retain colour in the oven.

Ingredients

4 servings

Method

  1. 1

    Prepare ingredients

    Corn: drain. Onion: dice. Cheddar: grate.

  2. 2

    Prepare

    Orange peppers are cut out as a face and baked with a pre-cooked mixture of rice, beans, corn, tomatoes and cheese.

  3. 3

    Check for doneness

    Rice and filling must be pre-cooked, because the peppers should only soften in the oven and retain colour.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Leave the peppers in the tin for five minutes, then serve with the cut side facing forward and spoon on some of the spicy tomato stock.

Kitchen know-how

Tips for Stuffed bell pepper faces

Important for stuffed pepper faces

Rice and filling must be pre-cooked, because the peppers should only soften in the oven and retain colour.

Variations

How to adapt this recipe

Quinoa replaces rice, black beans add a Halloween contrast.

Nutrition per serving

460kcal
48.0 gCarbohydrates
19.0 gProtein
20.0 gFat

Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ about Stuffed bell pepper faces

Weigh the orange peppers, prepare the rice and keep the corn separate, then start the main cooking process for the stuffed peppers.

Rice and filling must be pre-cooked, because the peppers should only soften in the oven and retain colour.

Cool the stuffed peppers quickly. If you reheat them, note that the rice and filling must be pre-cooked, as the peppers should only soften in the oven and retain their colour.

Quinoa replaces rice, black beans add a Halloween contrast.

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