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Bell Pepper Lentil Rice Stuffed Recipe

A delicious and healthy vegan stuffed bell pepper recipe.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Vegan
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 large bell peppers
  • 1 cup cooked lentils
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds.
  3. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onions and garlic until soft.
  4. Add cooked lentils, rice, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Stuff the bell peppers with the lentil-rice mixture.
  6. Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and cover with foil.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until peppers are tender.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 100mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Stuffed Peppers
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