Healthy Halloween Stuffed Peppers

Healthy Halloween Stuffed Peppers

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Course: Lunch, Light BitesCuisine: Education, Theme DaysDifficulty: Easy
Servings

6

servings
Prep time

5

minutes
Cooking time

45

minutes

Get into the spooky spirit with our Healthy Halloween Stuffed Peppers recipe! These festive peppers are carved like jack-o'-lanterns and filled with a nutritious Bolognese. Perfect for a fun and healthy Halloween meal!

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp 3 Vegetable oil

  • 300 g 300 Beef mince

  • 50 g 50 Frozen diced onions

  • 50 g 50 Frozen diced carrots

  • 50 g 50 Frozen peas

  • 1 tbsp 1 Garlic puree

  • 1.5 tbsp 1.5 Plain flour

  • 1 tbsp 1 Tomato puree

  • 425 ml 425 Beef stock

  • 2 tbsp 2 Worcestershire sauce

  • 6 6 Orange pepper

  • Salt (to taste)

Directions

  • In a large saucepan add 15ml oil and warm through, add the onion, carrot and garlic puree and cook for 3 minutes until soft.
  • Add the mince to the saucepan and cook for 2/3 minutes or until brown, then add your tomato puree and Worcestershire sauce and stir.
  • Mix in your plain flour and stir constantly for 2 minutes, when ready add the beef stock and mix.
  • Cook for 30 minutes, then add your peas and cook for a further 3 minutes for extra hidden veggies.
  • Take your peppers and cut some fun faces into them, stuff with your Bolognese mix and serve!

Notes

  • Swap the minced beef & beef stock for a plant-based alternative for a vegan friendly option!
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