Lentil And Sausage Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Lentil And Sausage Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 red bell peppers; 3 yellow bell peppers; 3 cups water, divided; 1/2 cup dried brown lentils; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice; 1 cup diced onion; 8 ounces basil, pine nut, and chicken sausage, chopped (such as Gerhard's); 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 1/4 cup dried currants or 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon capers; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

3 red bell peppers
3 yellow bell peppers
3 cups water, divided
1/2 cup dried brown lentils
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 cup diced onion
8 ounces basil, pine nut, and chicken sausage, chopped (such as Gerhard's)
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup dried currants or 1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

1
Cut bell peppers in half, keeping stems intact. Discard seeds and membranes. Cook bell peppers in boiling water 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
2
Combine 2 cups water, lentils, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
3
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice and onion. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
4
Remove from heat. Set aside. Place sausage in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; saute until browned.
5
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
6
Combine lentils, rice mixture, sausage, mozzarella, and remaining ingredients except Parmesan in a large bowl. Divide lentil mixture evenly among bell peppers; sprinkle with Parmesan. Place stuffed peppers in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish; cover and bake at 350u00b0 for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes.

390

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 red bell peppers, 3 yellow bell peppers, 3 cups water, divided, 1/2 cup dried brown lentils, and more.

Yes, Lentil And Sausage Stuffed Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 Sausage Stuffed Peppers

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