Stuffed Peppers With a Spooky Twist

These Stuffed Peppers with a Spooky Twist are a healthy and festive Halloween dish that is free of gluten, dairy, and sugar, and they’ll be a hit at your Halloween party or dinner. Enjoy your spooky meal!

Ingredients:

• 4 large peppers (orange or green work well for a Halloween theme)
• 1 pound minced turkey (or your choice of organic minced meat or meat alternative)
• 1 cup cooked quinoa (or rice if you prefer) – rinse thoroughly before cooking!
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon ghee/butter/coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley or chives for garnish

Instructions:

• Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F).
• Start by preparing the peppers. Cut the tops off each pepper and remove the seeds and membranes. Carve a spooky face into each pepper, making them look like Halloween Jack-o’-Lanterns. Be creative with the faces!
• In a large frying pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté for a few minutes until they become translucent.
• Add the minced meat (or your chosen meat/meat alternative) to the pan. Cook it until it’s browned and cooked through, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks.
• Stir in the cooked quinoa (or rice) along with the dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is well combined.
• Carefully stuff each Jack-o’-Lantern pepper with the meat and quinoa mixture.
• Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. You can place the tops back on the peppers to complete the Jack-o’-Lantern look.
• Cover the baking dish with more greaseproof paper and bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
• Once they are cooked, remove the paper, and if you’d like, you can grill them for a few minutes to give them a slightly roasted appearance.
• Garnish your stuffed Jack-o’-Lantern peppers with fresh parsley or chives to add a pop of colour and a hint of freshness.