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Stuffed Bell Peppers quinoa-lentil filling, avocado salad, chipotle crema
2 or 4 Serving Dinner

Stuffed Bell Peppers

quinoa-lentil filling, avocado salad, chipotle crema

If you’ve never made stuffed bell peppers before, now’s your chance to learn how to prepare this versatile dish. We roast red bell peppers and stuff them with lentils and quinoa. Fresno chiles and chipotle crema add some heat, but we keep things cool with a bright avocado salad. You’re sure to love this recipe—and once you master it, you can recreate it with all sorts of different fillings.

Tags: Gluten-Free High-Protein Soy-Free Nut-Free Low Sodium High Fiber
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  55 min 4 Servings  |  65 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
790
FAT
44g
CARBOHYDRATES
84g
PROTEIN
22g

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INGREDIENTS

  1. 2 red bell peppers, trimmed, halved lengthwise and deseeded
  2. 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
  3. 1 jalapeño, destemmed, deseeded and minced Spicy
  4. 1/2 cup French green lentils, rinsed and sorted
  5. 1/2 cup white quinoa
  6. 1 tsp ground cumin
  7. 1/4 cup vegan mayo
  8. 1/4 tsp chipotle morita powder Spicy
  9. 1 lime, zested and juiced
  10. 0.25 oz cilantro, leaves and tender stems roughly chopped
  11. 2 radishes, thinly sliced
  12. 1 avocado
  13. 4 tsp olive oil (from your kitchen)
  14. Salt (from your kitchen)
  15. Pepper (from your kitchen)
Allergens: None
Tools: Aluminum foil, Baking sheet, Medium saucepan with lid
Cook Time
2 Servings  |  55 min 4 Servings  |  65 min

Nutrition (per serving)

CALORIES
790
FAT
44g
CARBOHYDRATES
84g
PROTEIN
22g

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INSTRUCTIONS

1
Roast the bell peppers

Preheat oven to 425°F. Brush baking sheet with 1 tsp olive oil. Place peppers, cut side down, on baking sheet and roast until browned, 15 to 18 minutes. Cover with foil to keep warm.

2
Cook the lentils and quinoa

Meanwhile, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add garlic and jalapeño and cook until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add lentils, quinoa, 2 cups water, just 1 tsp cumin, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until lentils are tender, 18 to 24 minutes.

3
Make the chipotle crema

Stir together just ¼ tsp chipotle morita, mayo, and a pinch of salt in small bowl. (TIP: Add more chipotle morita if you prefer more spice.)

4
Make the avocado salad

Stir together lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, radish, avocado, and a pinch of salt and pepper in medium bowl.

5
Serve

Mound quinoa and lentil mixture into roasted peppers. Place quinoa-stuffed peppers on plates. Top with avocado salad and dollop with chipotle crema. Enjoy!

6
CULINARY NOTES:

For lentils, to “sort” means to look for and discard any naturally occurring debris or stones. For chiles, wash hands and cutting board well after handling peppers. For 4-serving meal, double all ingredients. You may need to cook in batches, in larger cooking vessels, or for longer cook times. Follow visual cues in 2-serving recipe.

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