Jack-O-Lantern Peppers

Nov. 26, 2019
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Prep Time:  20 minutes    Cooking Time:  30 minutes 
Equipment: measuring cups and spoons, metal spoon, chopping knife, paring knife, cutting board, baking dish
Servings: 3             Serving Size: 1 bell pepper

 

Ingredients: 
1 cup quinoa, cooked

1⁄2 cup canned corn

1⁄2 cup canned black beans, rinsed

3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder

2 limes, juiced

3 orange bell peppers, stemmed and seeded

1⁄4 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

1⁄2 cup chunky salsa
 

 
Instructions: 

1. Cook quinoa according to package.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

3. Mix quinoa, corn, black beans, cilantro, chili powder, and lime juice.

4. Carve peppers into a jack-o-lantern face with a paring knife.

5. Place stuffing in each pepper and divide cheese evenly among 3 peppers.

6. Replace stem on top of pepper and sit up in a baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes

7. Add desired amount of salsa.

8. Enjoy!!!

 

Variations: 

● For added protein, replace 1 cup quinoa with 1 cup  cooked, shredded chicken.

● Top with guacamole or sour cream