Lentil-and-Sausage-Stuffed Peppers

Name: Lentil-and-Sausage-Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 2 Tbsps balsamic vinegar; 227 grams basil, pine nut, and chicken sausage, chopped (such as Gerhards); 0 teaspoons black pepper; 1 Tbsp capers; 118 milliliters dried brown lentils; 59 milliliters dried currants or raisins; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh basil; 59 milliliters chopped fresh parsley; 237 milliliters diced onion; 28 grams 1/4 cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 113 grams cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese; 3 red bell peppers; 118 milliliters uncooked long-grain rice; 0 teaspoons salt; 710 milliliters water, divided; 3 yellow bell peppers

Need a gluten free side dish? Lentil-and-Sausage-Stuffed Peppers could be a spectacular recipe to try. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 256 calories, 15g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up parsley, part-skim mozzarella cheese, currants, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

Cut bell peppers in half, keeping stems intact. Discard seeds and membranes. Cook bell peppers in boiling water 5 minutes; drain and set aside.

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Bell Pepper

Seeds

Water

Combine 2 cups water, lentils, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes.

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Lentils

Water

Salt

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Sauce Pan

Drain and set aside.

Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice and onion. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

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Onion

Water

Rice

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Sauce Pan

Remove from heat. Set aside.

Place sausage in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; saute until browned.

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Sausage

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Frying Pan

Preheat oven to 35

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Oven

Combine lentils, rice mixture, sausage, mozzarella, and remaining ingredients except Parmesan in a large bowl. Divide lentil mixture evenly among bell peppers; sprinkle with Parmesan.

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Bell Pepper

Mozzarella