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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Lentils and Rice

Delicious stuffed bell peppers filled with a hearty mix of lentils and rice.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 bell peppers tops cut off and seeds removed
  • 1 cup cooked lentils
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional

Instructions 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine cooked lentils, cooked rice, diced tomatoes, cumin, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Stuff the bell peppers with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
  4. Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese, if using.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
  6. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1500IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Stuffed Peppers
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