Preheat oven to 350. Remove lid of pumpkin and retain. Scoop out seeds and stringy portion. Score inside several times. Rub with salt and pepper if desired. Place pumpkin upside down in shallow pan with 1/4inch water. Place lid of pumpkin in pan beside. Bake till tender. Drain.
In a skillet prepare your favourite stuffing (for green pepper or otherwise). Add cooked rice if you wish.
Stuff mini pumpkin with mixture. Top with grated cheese. Return to oven until melted. Replace pumpkin lid until serving. Place entire pumpkin on plate with salad of your choice. Pulp may be eaten also.