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Lentil and Rice Stuffed Peppers

Lentil and Rice Stuffed Peppers for a Cozy Dinner Night

A wholesome recipe for Lentil and Rice Stuffed Peppers, packed with protein and customizable flavors for a comforting dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 1 cup Lentils brown or green
  • 1 cup Rice brown or white
  • 1 cup Fresh Herbs parsley or cilantro
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice freshly squeezed
For the Peppers
  • 4 large Bell Peppers any color, tops sliced off and seeded

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Skillet
  • Bowls
  • Pot
  • Baking Dish

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cook lentils and rice according to package instructions.
  3. Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent and fragrant.
  4. Mix cooked lentils and rice with sautéed onion and garlic, herbs and lemon juice.
  5. Prepare bell peppers by slicing tops off and cleaning out seeds.
  6. Stuff each bell pepper with the lentil and rice mixture.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes, covered with aluminum foil.
  8. Remove from oven, let cool slightly, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

These stuffed peppers are perfect for meal prep and can be customized with different spices and grains.

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