The easiest way to make dinner feel like Halloween 🎃

Published about 22 hours ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader,

Halloween recipes tend to be all about cookies, cupcakes and sweet treats. And I love those too! But this year I thought it would be fun to get dinner involved. 🎃

So I made these little jack-o'-lantern stuffed peppers. They're basically stuffed peppers dressed up for Halloween, complete with triangle eyes, wonky smiles and a cheesy turkey filling.

And don't worry if you're not much of a pumpkin carver. The faces don't have to be perfect. In fact, I think the funny-looking ones have the most character!

I also love that they're a complete balanced dinner, with protein from the turkey, fiber from the beans and vegetables, and lots of flavor.

🥣 THIS WEEK'S RECIPE

Jack O'Lantern Stuffed Peppers

Orange bell peppers filled with ground turkey, black beans, corn, tomatoes and cheddar.

A few things I like about this recipe:

Easy to prepare ahead. The filling can be made in advance.
No fancy carving skills needed. A few simple shapes do the trick.
Something the family can help with. Little ones can spoon in the filling and sprinkle on cheese; leave the knife work to an adult.

🌱6 grams

fiber

4 🍽️

Servings

💪🏻 30 grams

protein

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🍳 One little tip: Choose peppers with flat bottoms so they stand upright while baking. Simple faces work best, especially once they're filled!

Hope your week is full of good food and good rest 🤍

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Stay happy & healthy!

-Maria, Registered Dietitian x

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