Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of the Mediterranean with these delightful Stuffed Bell Peppers. Each pepper is brimming with a hearty mixture of rice, lentils, and aromatic spices, making this dish both satisfying and nutritious. Ideal for family dinners or casual gatherings, these colorful peppers not only provide a feast for the eyes but also deliver on taste and health benefits. Perfectly seasoned and customizable, they are sure to be a hit at any table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium bell peppers
- 1 cup rice
- 1 can (15 ounces) lentils
- 1 can (15 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (grated)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1½ teaspoons ground coriander (or ground cumin)
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to taste)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup Italian parsley (chopped)
- 4 wedges lemon
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for three minutes until softened.
- Add rice, grated garlic, spices (coriander or cumin, turmeric, red pepper flakes), and sauté for about a minute.
- Stir in vegetable broth, drained lentils, diced tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until rice is half-cooked. Mix in chopped parsley.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Halve bell peppers lengthwise and remove seeds. Fill each half with the rice-lentil mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers in a baking dish and bake for 40 minutes or air fry for about 30 minutes until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed bell pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Customize your filling by adding other vegetables like spinach or zucchini. Consider using quinoa instead of rice for a different texture. Toppings such as yogurt or tahini can enhance flavor when served.