Lentil and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Lentil and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 whole Bell Pepper; 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/2 whole Onion; 1/2 cups Mushrooms, Sliced; 1/2 whole Small Zucchini; 1 clove Garlic, Minced; 1 pinch Salt; 1 dash Pepper; 1/2 cups Lentils, Cooked According To Package Instructions; 1/2 cups Quinoa, Cooked According To Package Instructions; 3/4 cups Marinara; 1/2 cups Mozzarella And Parmesan Cheese

Servings: persons

3 whole Bell Pepper
1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1/2 whole Onion
1/2 cups Mushrooms, Sliced
1/2 whole Small Zucchini
1 clove Garlic, Minced
1 pinch Salt
1 dash Pepper
1/2 cups Lentils, Cooked According To Package Instructions
1/2 cups Quinoa, Cooked According To Package Instructions
3/4 cups Marinara
1/2 cups Mozzarella And Parmesan Cheese

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cut peppers in half lengthwise.
3
Clean out the seeds and ribs.
4
Chop one whole pepper and set the others aside.
5
In a medium saute pan, heat the oil.
6
Add in onion, chopped peppers, mushrooms, zucchini and garlic.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Cook until veggies are just tender.
9
Add in lentils and quinoa.
10
Spread marinara into the bottom of an 8x8 baking dish.
11
Place pepper halves in the dish and fill with the lentil mixture.
12
Top peppers with cheese.
13
Bake for 40-45 minutes.
14
(My oven runs hot so you may need to cook yours a bit longer.)

146

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 whole Bell Pepper, 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 1/2 whole Onion, 1/2 cups Mushrooms, Sliced, and more.

Yes, Lentil and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lentil and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

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