Millet Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Millet Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 bell peppers, cut in half and core removed; 1/2 cup millet, dry; 1 cup water; 15 ounces black beans, drained (1 can); 1 cup diced tomatoes plus 4 tablespoons diced tomato (canned or fresh); 1 cup zucchini, diced; 1 small onion, diced; 1 tablespoon oil; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 dash red pepper flakes (optional); 1 bit cilantro, chopped (optional)

Servings: persons

2 bell peppers, cut in half and core removed
1/2 cup millet, dry
1 cup water
15 ounces black beans, drained (1 can)
1 cup diced tomatoes plus 4 tablespoons diced tomato (canned or fresh)
1 cup zucchini, diced
1 small onion, diced
1 tablespoon oil
2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 dash red pepper flakes (optional)
1 bit cilantro, chopped (optional)

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Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
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2. In a small sauce pot, add millet and water. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cover. Cook for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, turn heat off and let millet sit about 5 minutes, then fluff with fork.
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3. In a frying pan, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and saute 10 minutes, until translucent.
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4. Add zucchini to onions and saute another 8-10 minutes until onions are golden and zucchini is soft. Add garlic and saute another minute. Remove from heat.
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5. In a large mixing bowl, place 1 cup cooked millet, the onion and zucchini mixture, 1 cup black beans, 1 cup diced tomato and all the seasonings. Mix until incorporated.
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6. Lay peppers in a baking dish and place 1/4 of mixture in each pepper half.
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7. Top each pepper with 1 tablespoon tomatoes.
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8. Cover dish with tin foil or lid and bake 30 minutes. After 30 minutes, turn heat to 400u00b0F, remove lid or foil and bake another 10 minutes uncovered.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 bell peppers, cut in half and core removed, 1/2 cup millet, dry, 1 cup water, 15 ounces black beans, drained (1 can), and more.

Yes, Millet Stuffed Peppers falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Millet Stuffed Peppers

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