Jack-O-Lantern Stuffed Peppers

Directions

Combine 1 TBSP of olive oil and 1 cup of white rice in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until rice is toasted. Mix in 1 TSP of garlic salt, ground cumin, and taco seasoning. Add ½ cup of tomato sauce and 2 cups water. Bring to boil. Cover and let cook 15-20 minutes. While the rice is cooking, slice off the tops of the 6 orange bell peppers, remove seeds, and use a pairing knife to cut out the faces into the peppers. Bring another pot of water to a boil, let the peppers and tops cook in the water for 5 minutes. Place in baking dish. When the rice is done, combine 1 can of black beans washed and drained, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese and your shredded chicken. Fill each pepper with the rice mixture and place the tops back on and place in a baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.