Lentil Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
By Recipes Worth Cooking Test Kitchen
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium
Cuisine: Mediterranean-inspired
Description:
Bell peppers filled with lentils, quinoa, tomatoes, herbs, and feta for a practical plant-protein dinner.
Ingredients:
- 2.00 Tablespoon olive oil
- 1.00 Tablespoon lemon juice
- 3.00 Clove garlic
- 1.00 Teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.25 Cup parsley
- 1.00 Cup crushed tomatoes
- 4.00 Piece bell pepper
- 0.75 Cup feta cheese
- 2.00 Cup cooked lentils
- 1.50 Cup cooked quinoa
Instructions:
- Heat the oven to 400 F. Arrange pepper halves cut-side up in a baking dish.
- Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and oregano and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in lentils, quinoa, crushed tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, and black pepper.
- Cook for 5 minutes, then fold in parsley, lemon juice, and half the feta.
- Spoon the filling into the peppers and sprinkle with remaining feta.
- Bake for 28 to 35 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the tops are lightly browned.
Notes:
- Use cooked green or brown lentils that still hold their shape.
- If the baking dish is dry, add 2 tablespoons water before baking.
- The filled peppers reheat well for lunch the next day.
Source: https://recipesworthcooking.com/lentil-quinoa-stuffed-peppers/export/