Moroccan Spiced Lentil Stuffed Peppers

Name: Moroccan Spiced Lentil Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 4 large bell peppers (mixed colors), tops cut off and seeded; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp smoked paprika; 1.5 cups cooked brown or green lentils; 1 cup cooked quinoa; 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots; 1/4 cup sliced almonds

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These Moroccan Spiced Lentil Stuffed Peppers are a vegetarian main course that's as beautiful as it is delicious. Colorful bell peppers are hollowed out and filled with a hearty, aromatic mixture of cooked lentils and quinoa, sautéed with onions, garlic, and a warm blend of spices like cumin, cinnamon, and paprika. Sweet pops of dried apricots or raisins and crunchy almonds add wonderful texture and contrast. Topped with a sprinkle of feta cheese, the peppers bake until the filling is hot and the peppers are tender with slightly charred edges. This dish is a complete, nutrient-dense meal packed with plant-based protein and fiber. It's exotic yet comforting, perfect for meal prep, and guaranteed to impress at a dinner party with its vibrant colors and complex flavors.

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Colorful bell peppers stuffed with lentils and quinoa

Prep Time20 min

Cook Time35 min

Servings4 servings

DifficultyMedium

Equipment

Baking dishSkilletSaucepan

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place hollowed peppers upright in a baking dish. Drizzle with a little oil and bake for 10 minutes to soften slightly.
2
Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet. Sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and spices; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
3
Remove skillet from heat. Stir in cooked lentils, quinoa, dried apricots, almonds, and salt. Mix well.
4
Spoon the filling into the par-baked peppers, packing it in. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
5
Remove foil, sprinkle tops with feta (if using), and bake for another 5-10 minutes until peppers are tender and filling is hot.

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Leckere Rezepte

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