Lentil Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Lentil Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup dried brown lentils, picked over, rinsed; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves; 2 large green bell peppers; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup celery, finely chopped; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded; 3 cups brown rice, cooked

Servings: persons

1/2 cup dried brown lentils, picked over, rinsed
2 cups water
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
2 large green bell peppers
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup celery, finely chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
3 cups brown rice, cooked

1
Preheat oven to 400u00b0F Spray 13x9-inch baking pan and medium skillet with cooking spray; set aside.
2
Combine lentils, water and thyme in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover with tight fitting lid, reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes or until just tender. Drain.
3
Meanwhile, cut bell peppers lengthwise through stem into halves. Remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers, cut-side down, in pan. Bake 15 minutes or until tender.
4
Heat skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add onion and celery. Cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring several times. Add undrained tomatoes, salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, keep warm over low heat. Stir in drained lentils.
5
Turn pepper halves over. Place half of tomato-lentil mixture in peppers. Top with half of the cheese. Add remaining tomato-lentil mixture and top with remaining cheeese. Bake 5 minutes more to melt cheese. Serve with rice.

644

kcal

Calories

Fat

123

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup dried brown lentils, picked over, rinsed, 2 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, 2 large green bell peppers, and more.

Yes, Lentil 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 Stuffed Peppers

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