Halloween Stuffed Peppers Recipe

This Halloween stuffed peppers recipe is a fun spooky dinner ideas using Halloween vegetables. Stuffed peppers are a tasty, cozy dish to sink your teeth into at this time of year. We’ve also listed instructions on how to make these Jack O Lantern stuffed peppers with meat or vegan stuffed peppers, using vegan ingredients as well. So they are perfect for Halloween parties whether you’re looking for meat or meat free meal ideas.

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Easy Stuffed Bell Peppers Ingredients

Making these easy stuffed bell peppers isn’t as difficult as it may seam. The ingredients are used are similar to making a standard bolognese sauce.

500g vegan or meat mince
drizzle of vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves
2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes
1 tbsp dried oregano
1 vegetable stock cube
4 mixed peppers
100g vegan or dairy cheese

How to Make Jack O Lantern Stuffed Peppers

STEP 1: Cut the tops off the peppers (keeping the tops to one side) and remove the seeds and any white flesh from inside. Use a small sharp knife to carve spooky Halloween faces into the sides. Chop any off-cuts into small pieces and set aside.
STEP 2:Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6 and heat the oil in a large pan. Add the onion and cook for a few mins to soften. Follow this with the garlic and vegan or meat mince, depending on whether you’re making the meat or vegan option. Once the mince is browned, add the tomatoes, oregano and stock cube. Season as you like and let simmer for 30 mins.
STEP 3: When the mince is cooked, divide it between the softened peppers.Replace the lids, using cocktail sticks to secure them in place, and put the peppers in a deep roasting tin for 10 minutes with the carved faces facing upwards and sprinkled with your choice of cheese.

Serving Suggestions

You can serve these hot or leave them to cool and enjoy chilled. You can also make them your own by choosing different colored peppers for the Halloween Jack o Lantern stuffed peppers or stick to all the same color, whether it’s orange, yellow, green or red bell peppers.