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Halloween Taco Stuffed Pepper “Pumpkins”

Name: Halloween Taco Stuffed Pepper “Pumpkins”
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 4 ea. large orange bell peppers; 1 lb. lean ground beef; 1 ea. taco seasoning packet, reduced-sodium; 1/2 c. water; 2 ea. large tomatoes, chopped (or substitute with prepared salsa); 1 ea. medium Avocado From Mexico, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced; 1 c. lettuce, shredded; 1/2 c. Monterey Jack cheese, grated

4 Servings

380 Cals

Description

These stuffed pumpkin peppers are more cute than they are scary, and are the perfect Halloween-inspired lunch. Packed with spicy taco beef and topped with Monterey Jack and cubes of Avocados From Mexico, these Halloween Mexican stuffed peppers are no trick and all treat.

Ingredients

4 ea. large orange bell peppers

1 lb. lean ground beef

1 ea. taco seasoning packet, reduced-sodium

1/2 c. water

2 ea. large tomatoes, chopped (or substitute with prepared salsa)

1 ea. medium Avocado From Mexico, halved, pitted, peeled, and diced

1 c. lettuce, shredded

1/2 c. Monterey Jack cheese, grated

4 serving per container

Serving size 1 serving

calories 380

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 19g 24%

Saturated Fat 6g 32%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 85mg 28%

Sodium 470mg 21%

Total Carbohydrates 24g 9%

Dietary Fiber 8g 30%

Total Sugars 9g

Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%

Protein 33g

Calcium 173mg 15%

Iron 5mg 30%

Potassium 1120mg 25%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contriburtes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Did you know?

THE AVOCADO IS A FRUIT, NOT A VEGETABLE?

Learn more about the amazing avocado, including its rich history, cultural impact and tasty ways to eat this delicious superfood in guacamole as well as other dishes!

Cut off the top of each pepper, like you would a pumpkin. Remove the seeds and membrane from the inside of the pepper.

Using a non-toxic black or blue marker, stencil the cut out for the face of your pepper-pumpkin.

Carefully carve your “face” with a small, sharp, serrated knife.

Prepare taco meat for stuffing peppers: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Crumble ground beef into the hot skillet. Cook and stir until the beef is completely browned, 7 to 10 minutes. Drain and discard any excess grease.

Return ground beef to heat. Pour seasoning mixture and water over the beef; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook until the moisture absorbs into the meat, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool 5-10 minutes prior to stuffing peppers.

Stuff peppers with cooked taco meat.

Top stuffed peppers with tomatoes, avocado, lettuce, and shredded cheese. Serve and enjoy!

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