Time
45 min
Serving
6 persons
Calories
0
Ingredients
- bell peppers (any color): 4 piece
- 1.5 cups cooked lentils:
- medium onion: 1 piece (chopped)
- olive oil: 2 Tbsp
- tomatoes: 1 cup (chopped)
- garlic: 2 clove (minced)
- ground cumin: 1 tsp
- smoked paprika: 1 tsp
- salt and pepper: (to taste)
- herbs: (for garnish, fresh, optional)
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Stages of cooking
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Cut off the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds. Set aside.
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In a large pan, sauté the onions in olive oil until they become translucent.
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Add the minced garlic, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper to the pan and continue to sauté for around one minute.
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Add the chopped tomatoes and cooked lentils to the pan, mix everything together and let it cook for about 5-7 minutes.
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Once the lentil mixture is ready, fill each bell pepper to the brim.
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Place the stuffed bell peppers on a baking tray and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.
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Let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
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Enjoy this healthy and delicious stuffed pepper recipe that's great for your health, your waistline, and your taste buds.
