BBQ Jack-o-Lantern Stuffed Peppers with Azeka’s Maui Original Sauce

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the peppers:

• 4 orange bell peppers (choose firm, evenly shaped ones)
  
• Olive oil, for brushing
  

For the filling:

• 1 lb ground or shredded chicken
  
• 1 small onion, diced
  
• 1 cup cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
  
• ½ cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
  
• ½ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
  
• ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Monterey Jack)
  
• ⅓ cup Azeka’s Maui Original Sauce
  
• Salt & pepper to taste
  

Instructions

1. Prepare the peppers

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
   
2. Slice off the tops of the orange bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
   
3. Use a small paring knife to carve jack-o-lantern faces into each pepper.
   
4. Brush the outsides lightly with olive oil and place them upright in a baking dish.
   

2. Make the filling

1. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion in a drizzle of oil until translucent.
   
2. Add ground meat and cook until browned.
   
3. Stir in rice, corn, black beans, Azeka’s Maui Original Sauce, and a pinch of salt & pepper.
   
4. Mix well, then stir in shredded cheese. Remove from heat.
   

3. Stuff and bake

1. Spoon the filling evenly into each carved pepper.
   
2. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
   
3. Remove foil and bake another 5-10 minutes until the peppers are tender and the glaze is bubbling.
   

4. Serve

Place peppers on a platter and spoon any extra sauce from the pan over the tops for a glossy finish. Serve warm with extra Azeka’s Maui Original Sauce on the side for dipping.

Tips & Variations

Make it vegetarian: Replace the meat with vegan meat alternatives, tofu, or veggies and add extra corn& beans.

Make it spicier: Swap in Azeka’s Spicy Maui Sauce for heat.