Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Capsicums

Halloween Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Capsicums
Healthy Halloween Mexican Stuffed Capsicum Recipe
A super fun, family friendly and healthy lunch to celebrate Halloween. Serve with a side salad of mixed greens and lemon juice - easy peasy!
What you will need:
  • 4 fat organic capsicums (tops cut off and spooky jack-o-lantern face cut out)
  • 2 cups cooked quinoa
  • 1 can organic black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup organic salsa
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped organic red onion
  • Juice of 1/2 an organic lime
  • 24 Tbsp fresh organic coriander
  • 1/2 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder
  • salt
  • To serve (optional): organic avocado or guacamole, salsa, sour cream, cheese etc...

Method:

    1. Preheat oven to 190 degrees celsius.
    2. Prepare a baking dish by filling it with 1cm of water.
    3. In a large bowl, stir together quinoa, black beans, salsa, red onion, lime juice, cilantro, cumin, chilli powder, and a pinch of salt.
    4. Scoop quinoa filling into peppers or pepper halves. Carefully place in your baking dish. Cover dish with foil. Bake 40-50 minutes, or until peppers are your desired tenderness. Enjoy with additional salsa, avocado, or your favourite Mexican toppings!
Image by and recipe inspired by www.onelovelylife.com

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