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Lentil Stuffed Peppers

Delicious vegan lentil stuffed peppers are perfect for a busy weeknight, packed with veggies and legumes.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 stuffed pepper halves
Calories: 114 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian , Vegan

Ingredients

  • 3 bell peppers halved and de-seeded
  • 2 tbsp olive/sunflower/coconut oil
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 1 zucchini quartered and then diced
  • 1 large bell pepper diced
  • 1 package steamed ready to cook lentils (17.63 ounces- find in your grocer's refrigerated salad section)
  • 3 tsp smoked paprika
  • 3 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions

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  1. In a large pan on medium high heat, add onion and cook until soft.
  2. Add zucchini, diced bell pepper and continue to cook until soft and slightly browned.
  3. Add lentils and spices and continue to cook until vegetables are browned and spice mixture has completely mixed.
  4. You may need to add a little more oil or a little water if your veggies aren't giving off a lot of water. Don't drown it- just add a little bit at a time until you have a good consistency, like you would with taco seasoning.
  5. Add mixture to halved peppers and bake at 350 until peppers are soft, about 20 minutes.
  6. If you aren't following a vegan diet, you could add some sharp cheddar cheese as a delicious topping (my kids love anything with cheese- it's a good way to get them eating things they wouldn't otherwise.)

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 114kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 54mg (2%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6stuffed pepper halves

Amount Per Serving

Calories 114

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 114kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Sodium 54mg 2%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.