Lentil and Coconut Rice Stuffed Peppers
8 portions
80mThis recipe is one of my absolute favorites that I have been eating for dinner for many years. These stuffed peppers are so budget friendly, last great in the fridge, and are absolutely delicious! They take a little bit of effort to make, but you won't need to worry about dinner for a few days after! Sometimes I like to add carrots, zucchini, or other veggies to the mix.
What you will need
LENTILS:
4 cloves Garlic
1 inch fresh ginger
1 Yellow Onion
1/2 Lemon
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
1/2 tsp ground Turmeric
1/4 tsp Cayenne
1/2 tsp ground Coriander
1 tsp ground Cumin
1/2 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Curry Powder
pinch Salt
2 cups dried Lentils
1 cup Crushed Tomatoes
3 cups Vegetable Broth
COCONUT RICE:
3 Tbsp Brown Sugar
2 cups Coconut Milk
1 cup White Rice
1 cup Vegetable Broth
pinch Salt
ASSEMBLY
1 cup Crushed Tomatoes
2 Yellow Bell Peppers
2 Red Bell Peppers
2 Green Bell Peppers
2 Orange Bell Peppers
3 Tbsp Olive Oil
pinch Black Pepper
pinch Salt
(Nutritional facts 105 calories, 3.64 g fat, 15.2 g carbohydrates, 3.84 g protein, 0 mg cholesterol, 214 mg sodium)How to cook
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Gather all ingredients.
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Gather and portion all ingredients.
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Smash the garlic with the flat side of a knife. Remove the papery skin, and roughly chop.
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Peel the ginger with a spoon.
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Grate the fresh ginger with a microplane or zester.
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Cut the onion in half, cut off the stem side, and peel off papery skin leaving the root side in-tact. Using the knife parallel with the cutting board, make two cuts into the open face of the onion.
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Then turn the knife back and slice across into thin strips. Cut perpendicularly to create a small dice.
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Slice the lemon in half and extract the juice from one half.
COOK LENTILS
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Heat the olive oil in a large stock pot and add the onion and garlic.
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Add a pinch of salt to the onions and saute for a few minutes until lightly browned.
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Add black pepper, cayenne, fresh ginger, cumin, and cinnamon to the onions.
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Finish by adding the coriander, curry powder, and turmeric.
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Add the lentils and vegetable broth to the pot with the onions and spices.
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Add the crushed tomatoes and lemon juice. Top with a lid and simmer for about 30 minutes. While the lentils cook - make the coconut rice.
MAKE COCONUT RICE
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Rinse the rice a few times until the water comes out clear. Drain the water.
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Add the broth, brown sugar, coconut milk, and a pinch of salt to the rice.
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Stir to combine and bring up to a simmer. Add a lid and let cook for about 10 minutes. Take off the heat and let sit for about another 10 minutes, and then fluff with a fork.
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Remove the lid and stir - taste to make sure they are cooked through and add more salt and pepper if needed.
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Set oven to 350°F
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Add the coconut rice to the lentils and stir to combine.
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Rinse the peppers.
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Cut the tops off of the peppers and pull out all the seeds. Cut low enough on the pepper so that the stem does not fall off.
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Add the second cup of the crushed tomatoes to the bottom of a large baking dish. Spread to coat the bottom to prevent the peppers from burning or sticking to the pan.
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Drizzle olive oil over the peppers and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
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Use your hands to spread the oil over the surfaces of the pepper and distribute the seasonings.
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Arrange the bell peppers so that they fit in the baking dish.
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Fill the peppers to the top with the rice and lentils.
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Add the lids back to the peppers. I like to mix and match the colors.
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Top the pan with a lid or foil and bake for 40 minutes.
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Take off the lid and bake for 15 more minutes.
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