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This mediterranean lentil stuffed peppers recipe is to DIE for. It also freezes well - and is vegetarian! A perfect recipe for meatless Mondays. | Registered Dietitians providing nutrition counselling at Ignite Nutrition Inc. in Calgary Alberta
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Mediterranean Lentil-Stuffed Peppers

Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Andrea Hardy

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups green lentils
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 bell peppers
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups rice, cooked
  • 100 g feta cheese
  • 2 lemons, juice and zest
  • ½ cup capers
  • tsp chili flakes
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • ¼ cup parsley, dried or fresh
  • 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese

Instructions

  • In a pot, bring rinsed green lentils and vegetable broth to a boil. Cook until soft, and drain.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Cut bell peppers in half. Remove seeds and the inside of the pepper. Rub with olive oil.
  • Roast in peppers in the oven until just fork tender - about 15-20 minutes.
  • In a bowl, combine lentils, rice, feta, lemon juice & zest, capers, chili flakes, thyme, parsley and garlic.
  • Stuff peppers with filling. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake for another 20 minutes in oven until heated through. Enjoy!