Lentil Stuffed Peppers

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Servings: 4 Difficulty: Advanced
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American-style light and flavorful appetizer that brings home-style flavor to your table
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Lentil Stuffed Peppers

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 224.7

Description

This American appetizer features Red lentils 1 1 inch piece ginger, grated, Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Ground coriander, Green bell peppers 1 1/4 c Water, Cumin seeds Salt & pepper. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste, a pleasant kick of heat. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse lentils & soak for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat half oil in skillet.
  3. Add peppers & cook for 3 to 5 minutes till golden brown.
  4. Drain & cool.
  5. Add remaining oil to pan.
  6. Cook cumin till they begin to pop.
  7. Add onions & chilies & cook for 8 minutes.
  8. Stir in ginger & coriander.
  9. Drain lentils & add to the pan with water.
  10. Stir well & cover.
  11. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes til lthe liquid has evaporated.
  12. Stir in salt & pepper.
  13. Add cilantro.
  14. Cut tops off peppers & remove seeds.
  15. Stuff with the lentils & replace the tops.
  16. Stand in a baking dish.
  17. Bake at 350F (177&# 194;°C) for 15 minutes.
  18. Linda Fraser, "Curries & Indian Foods"

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 224.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 15.8g25%
Saturated Fat 2.3g12%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 7.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 17.9g6%
Dietary Fiber 6.9g28%
Sugars 6.1g
Protein 5.3g11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: american, appetizer, baking, bell, chilies, chopped, cilantro, coriander, cumin, ginger, grated, green, ground, inch, lentil, lentils, oil, onions, pepper, peppers
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