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 cups water; 1 cup lentils, uncooked; 6 large green bell peppers; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons pine nuts (or chopped almonds); 1 medium golden delicious apple, unpeeled, finely chopped; 2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce; 8 small stuffed green olives, chopped; ⅓ cup raisins; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon pepper

Servings: persons

4 cups water
1 cup lentils, uncooked
6 large green bell peppers
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts (or chopped almonds)
1 medium golden delicious apple, unpeeled, finely chopped
2 (8 ounce) cans tomato sauce
8 small stuffed green olives, chopped
⅓ cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper

1
Bring the water to a boil in a medium saucepan.
2
Add lentils and reduce heat to medium-low - cover and simmer 40 minutes or until lentils are tender.
3
Drain.
4
Slice the tops off the bell peppers.
5
Remove seeds and membranes.
6
Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil over medium heat.
7
Add peppers.
8
Boil 5 minutes, then remove peppers from water and place upside-down on towels to drain.
9
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
10
Add onion, garlic, and pine nuts.
11
Cook, stirring frequently, 5 minutes or until onion begins to brown and pine nuts are lightly toasted.
12
Add apple and continue to cook, stirring frequently, 3 minutes more.
13
Remove from heat and stir in lentils and remaining ingredients, mixing well.
14
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
15
Have a 7 x 11 inch baking pan ready.
16
Divide lentil mixture evenly and fill each pepper using about 3/4 cup in each pepper.
17
Place stuffed peppers in baking pan and fill bottom of pan with 1/4 inch water.
18
Cover tightly and bake 35 minutes.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 cups water, 1 cup lentils, uncooked, 6 large green bell peppers, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 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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