Lentil-Stuffed Peppers

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 2
Lentil-Stuffed Peppers Recipe
in Vegetarian

Prep

20 min

Cook

1 hr 30 min

Ready In

1 hr 50 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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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 cans tomato sauce
8 small stuffed green olives , chopped
1/3 cup raisins
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
289
Sugar
14g
Fat
6g
The Lentil-Stuffed Peppers recipe is a plant-based meal option that is both delicious and healthy. The dish is packed with flavor and texture and works well as a main course for lunch or dinner. The lentils provide excellent nutritional value and the dish can easily be customized with other vegetables or spices to suit your tastes. It's a great vegetarian meal option for anyone looking to reduce their meat consumption or incorporate more plant-based foods into their diet.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375°F.
2.Bring 4 cups of water to boil in a medium sized saucepan. Add the lentils and reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until the lentils are tender and the water is absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.
3.Slice off the top off each bell pepper and remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside.
4.Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic, and pine nuts. Cook until the onions are translucent and the pine nuts are lightly toasted.
5.Add the chopped apple, half of the tomato sauce, olives, raisins, cumin, cinnamon, salt, pepper, and cooked lentils to the skillet. Cook for 5 minutes until all ingredients are heated through.
6.Stuff bell peppers with lentil mixture. Place the peppers in a baking dish, standing upright.
7.Pour remaining tomato sauce over the tops of the stuffed peppers.
8.Cover and bake for 45-50 minutes until the peppers are soft and tender.

PROS

This vegetarian dish is high in fiber and protein, making it a filling meal option.
The lentils and pine nuts in this recipe provide excellent nutritional value.

CONS

This recipe can be time-consuming to prepare and cook.
It involves multiple steps and requires some skill in the kitchen.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lentils are packed with many nutrients such as protein, iron, and fiber. The cumin in this recipe can help improve digestion, while cinnamon may have anti-inflammatory properties.

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