Lentil Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Lentil Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 red peppers; 1 teaspoon margarine; 4 celery ribs, finely diced; 1 leek, diced; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 3 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 12 ounces brown lentils; 12 ounces diced tomatoes; 1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder; ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped; ½ cup lowfat natural yogurt

Servings: persons

4 red peppers
1 teaspoon margarine
4 celery ribs, finely diced
1 leek, diced
3 garlic cloves, crushed
3 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
12 ounces brown lentils
12 ounces diced tomatoes
1 teaspoon vegetable stock powder
⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup lowfat natural yogurt

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Preheat oven to 380 degrees.
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Cut out the top stem of the peppers and reserve.
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Melt butter in frying pan over medium heat, add celery and leek.
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Cook for 4-5 minutes.
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Add the garlic, cumin, and coriander to pan, cook another 2 minutes.
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Add lentils, tomatoes, stock powder, and 1/2 cup water to pan.
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Reduce heat and simmer 5-10 minutes (until sauce thickens).
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Remove from heat and add parsley.
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Spoon into peppers and place tops over peppers.
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Bake 35-45 minutes or until peppers are softened and skins begin to blister.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 red peppers, 1 teaspoon margarine, 4 celery ribs, finely diced, 1 leek, diced, 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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