Best 7 Turkey Zucchini Stuffed Jack O Lantern Bell Peppers Recipe By Tasty Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and festive recipe to celebrate Halloween? Look no further than this stuffed jack o lantern bell peppers recipe from Tasty. This easy-to-follow recipe combines the flavors of turkey, zucchini, and bell peppers to create a unique and flavorful dish that is sure to be a hit at your next party. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create this festive and delicious meal that is perfect for the Halloween season. Grab your carving tools and get ready to create a fun and spooky dish that will be the star of your Halloween party.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

JACK-O'-LANTERN STUFFED PEPPERS



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Kosher salt and ground black pepper
1 cup small elbow macaroni
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 pound lean ground beef
One 14-ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes, drained
1 cup heavy cream
2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar
6 orange bell peppers

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the macaroni to al dente according to the package instructions. Drain and hold until the meat mixture is ready.
  • In a cast-iron pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onions and sweat until translucent, 5 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 1 minute. Add the ground beef, season with salt and pepper and cook until starting to brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Add the cream and cook until the mixture is reduced, about 10 minutes. Turn off the heat, add the cheese and stir until well incorporated. Stir in the cooked macaroni and season with salt and pepper.
  • Cut each pepper around the stem and remove to create a lid. Remove the seeds and, if the peppers do not sit flat, trim the bottoms slightly; just be careful not to cut a hole in the bottom of the peppers. Using the tip of a small serrated knife, cut a face like a jack-o'-lantern into the side of each pepper.
  • Fill the peppers with the beef mixture and put on a baking sheet with the lids on the side. Bake until the peppers are fork-tender, about 30 minutes.

TURKEY TACO STUFFED BELL PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Turkey Taco Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: ground turkey, onion, garlic, black beans, yellow corn, salsa, ground cumin, dried oregano, paprika, salt, black pepper, guacamole

Provided by Joey Firoben

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb ground turkey
1 onion, diced
3 cloves garlic
1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can yellow corn, drained and rinsed
1 jar salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
guacamole, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Using a sharp knife, cut off the tops of each bell pepper. Use the knife to help cut out and remove the seeds and ribs from inside the peppers.
  • Place the peppers in a lightly greased roasting pan and set aside.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Toss in the onion, cumin, oregano, paprika, salt, and black pepper, and sauté until the onions have softened, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Toss in the garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Move the onions away from the center of the pan to create an open surface in the skillet. Place the ground turkey in the center of the pan and break up the meat.
  • Move the meat and onions to the sides of the pan to create an open surface again. Pour in the black beans, corn, and salsa and stir the mixture until evenly combined.
  • Spoon the mixture evenly into the hallowed bell peppers and replace the bell pepper tops.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the bell peppers have softened and wilted slightly.
  • Remove the tops of the bell peppers, spoon on a large dollop of guacamole, and replace the tops.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 14 grams, Sugar 3 grams

TURKEY & ZUCCHINI-STUFFED JACK-O'-LANTERN BELL PEPPERS RECIPE BY TASTY



Turkey & Zucchini-Stuffed Jack-o'-lantern Bell Peppers Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: olive oil, onion, garlic, ground turkey, salt, dried oregano, pepper, zucchini, diced tomato, orange bell peppers, rice

Provided by Claire Nolan

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 lb ground turkey
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon pepper
1 zucchini, diced
1 cup diced tomato
8 orange bell peppers
1 ½ cups rice, cooked

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat the oil and cook onions and garlic for 3 minutes, or until they start to soften. Add the ground turkey to the pan, followed by salt, pepper, and oregano. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Then add zucchini and diced tomatoes. Cook until zucchini has begun to soften and remove from heat.
  • Cut the top off of the bell pepper low enough that the stem remains attached and remove the seeds. Save the top!
  • Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
  • Carefully, carve out your desired jack-o'-lantern face using a steak knife or paring knife. Repeat for the rest of the bell peppers.
  • Place carved bell peppers in a baking dish and spoon in a layer of cooked rice in the bottom followed by the turkey mixture, and top with mozzarella cheese. Put the top of the bell pepper back on top.
  • Bake for 35 minutes or until peppers are tender and the cheese has melted.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 13 grams, Sugar 11 grams

STUFFED JACK-O-LANTERN BELL PEPPERS



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My own stuffed bell pepper recipe with a festive twist for Halloween.

Provided by stepperanddaniel

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 bell peppers, any color
1 pound ground beef
1 egg
4 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1 small tomato, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chili sauce
¼ cup prepared yellow mustard
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • Lightly mix together the ground beef, egg, bread cubes, onion, tomato, garlic, chili sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
  • Wash the peppers, and cut jack-o'-lantern faces into the peppers with a sharp paring knife, making triangle eyes and noses, and pointy-teeth smiles. Slice off the tops of the peppers, and scoop out the seeds and cores. Stuff the peppers lightly with the beef stuffing, and place them into the prepared baking dish so they lean against each other.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender and the stuffing is cooked through and juicy, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.3 g, Cholesterol 78.3 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 752.2 mg, Sugar 8.3 g

JACK-O'-LANTERN STUFFED PEPPERS



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Turn orange bell peppers into a satisfying, Halloween-themed dinner with this easy, fun, and kid-friendly stuffed pepper recipe.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Stuffed Bell Peppers

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 teaspoon olive oil
4 large orange bell peppers
1 pound ground beef
2 teaspoons kosher salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
3 pinches cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
⅓ cup thinly sliced green onions
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 cup grated sharp Cheddar cheese
1 cup cooked rice
2 cups seasoned tomato sauce, warmed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Oil a baking dish with olive oil.
  • Use a small knife to cut eyes, nose, and mouth into the flattest side of each pepper, just like a jack-o'-lantern. Cut around the seedpods and remove the tops, trimming and discarding any seeds from under the stems. Trim the white membrane from the inside of each pepper and shake out any seeds. Place in the prepared baking dish.
  • Mix together ground beef, salt, pepper, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, green onions, melted butter, ketchup, Cheddar cheese, and rice in a bowl until well combined.
  • Stuff mixture evenly into peppers and cover with the pepper tops. Wrap the baking dish loosely with foil and place on a sheet pan.
  • Bake in the upper center of the preheated oven for 1 hour. Remove the foil and continue baking until peppers are tender and ground beef is cooked through, 10 to 15 more minutes.
  • Place stuffed peppers on a few tablespoons of warm tomato sauce. Serve immediately with more sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 613 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 141.4 mg, Fat 45.7 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 21.9 g, Sodium 1035.1 mg

TURKEY-STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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These well-seasoned ground-turkey-stuffed peppers are so tasty, you won't even miss having real cheddar cheese. Round out the meal with a salad or a side of rice. -Judy Hand-Truitt, Birmingham, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 5 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

5 medium green, red or yellow peppers
2 teaspoons olive oil
1-1/4 pounds extra-lean ground turkey (99% lean)
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1-3/4 cups shredded cheddar-flavored lactose-free or other cheese
1-1/2 cups soft bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds. Place in a 15x10x1-in. pan coated with cooking spray., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook and crumble turkey with onion, garlic and seasonings over medium-high heat until meat is no longer pink, 6-8 minutes. Cool slightly. Stir in tomatoes, cheese and bread crumbs., Fill with turkey mixture. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, until filling is heated through and peppers are tender, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 10g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 771mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 40g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

STUFFED JACK-O-LANTERN BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this Stuffed Jack-O-Lantern Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ElizabethKnicely

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 6 stuffed jack-o-lanterns, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 bell peppers, any color
1 lb ground beef
1 egg
4 slices whole wheat bread, cubed
1 small onion, chopped
1 small tomatoes, diced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard
3 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
  • Lightly mix together the ground beef, egg, bread cubes, onion, tomato, garlic, chili sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper in a bowl.
  • Wash the peppers, and cut jack-o-lantern faces into the peppers with a sharp paring knife, making triangle eyes and noses, and pointy-teeth smiles. Slice off the tops of the peppers, and scoop out the seeds and cores. Stuff the peppers lightly with the beef stuffing, and place them into the prepared baking dish so they lean agains each other.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender and the stuffing is cooked through and juicy, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.7, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 82.4, Sodium 757.2, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 8.2, Protein 19.9

Tips:

  • Choose the right bell peppers: Select large, firm, and brightly colored bell peppers. Avoid any that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Prepare the bell peppers properly: Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and ribs. Rinse the peppers thoroughly and pat them dry.
  • Cook the turkey zucchini filling thoroughly: Make sure the turkey is cooked through and the zucchini is tender. This will help to ensure that the filling is safe to eat.
  • Stuff the bell peppers evenly: Divide the filling evenly among the bell peppers. This will help to ensure that each pepper is cooked evenly.
  • Bake the bell peppers at the right temperature: Bake the bell peppers at 375°F for 30-35 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is cooked through.
  • Serve the bell peppers immediately: Once the bell peppers are cooked, serve them immediately. This will help to ensure that they are at their best flavor.

Conclusion:

Turkey zucchini stuffed jack-o-lantern bell peppers are a delicious and festive dish that is perfect for Halloween or any other occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.

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