Weeknight Plate

Tuesday

Lentil and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Bell peppers filled with a wholesome mixture of lentils, quinoa, and spices.

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Lentil and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

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Lentil and Quinoa Stuffed Peppers

Prep15 min
Cook35 min
Total50 min
Serves4
Cost~$14

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. In a large bowl, mix cooked lentils, quinoa, corn, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stuff each bell pepper half with the mixture and place in a baking dish.
  4. If desired, sprinkle cheese on top of each stuffed pepper.
  5. Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
  6. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is melted and peppers are tender.
  7. Serve warm.

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