Lentil Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Lentil Stuffed Peppers
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F Spray 13x9-inch baking pan and medium skillet with cooking spray; set aside.
  2. Combine lentils, water and thyme in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover with tight fitting lid, reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 15 minutes or until just tender. Drain.
  3. Meanwhile, cut bell peppers lengthwise through stem into halves. Remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers, cut-side down, in pan. Bake 15 minutes or until tender.
  4. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. When hot, add onion and celery. Cook 3 minutes or until tender, stirring several times. Add undrained tomatoes, salt and black pepper. Bring to a simmer, keep warm over low heat. Stir in drained lentils.
  5. Turn pepper halves over. Place half of tomato-lentil mixture in peppers. Top with half of the cheese. Add remaining tomato-lentil mixture and top with remaining cheeese. Bake 5 minutes more to melt cheese. Serve with rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 312.78 Kcal (1310 kJ)
Calories from fat 15.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.71g 3%
Cholesterol 5.09mg 2%
Sodium 367.08mg 15%
Potassium 467.99mg 10%
Total Carbs 54.72g 18%
Sugars 4.25g 17%
Dietary Fiber 12.46g 50%
Protein 20.08g 40%
Vitamin C 63mg 105%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 27.2mg 151%
Calcium 327.4mg 33%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 72.53 Kcal (304 kJ)
Calories from fat 3.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.4g 3%
Cholesterol 1.18mg 2%
Sodium 85.13mg 15%
Potassium 108.53mg 10%
Total Carbs 12.69g 18%
Sugars 0.99g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.89g 50%
Protein 4.66g 40%
Vitamin C 14.6mg 105%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 49%
Iron 6.3mg 151%
Calcium 75.9mg 33%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.6
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

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