STUFFED PEPPERS WITH LENTILS & FETA

Hearty, Fibre Rich

Roasted red peppers filled with a rich lentil, tomato, and herb mixture topped with crumbled feta. A complete, nourishing meal that is high in plant-based protein, rich in fibre, and naturally low in fat. Impressive enough for guests and simple enough for any weeknight.

Nutritional Info: Calories: 420 | Protein: 24g | Carbs: 48g | Fat: 14g

Serves: 2  |
 Cook Time: 40 minutes
Ingredients
  • 2 large red peppers, halved lengthways and deseeded
  • 150g green or puy lentils, rinsed
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 60g feta cheese, crumbled
  • Small handful fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and black pepper
  • Lemon wedges to serve

Directions

CONVENTIONAL METHOD
  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/Gas Mark 6.
  2. Cook lentils according to packet instructions until tender. Drain and set aside.
  3. Meanwhile heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onion and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  4. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and oregano. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add chopped tomatoes and cooked lentils. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Place pepper halves cut-side up on a lined baking tray. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  7. Fill each pepper generously with the lentil mixture. Scatter feta over the top.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until peppers are tender and feta is golden.
  9. Scatter fresh parsley over the top. Serve with lemon wedges.

 

THERMOMIX METHOD
  1. Preheat oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/Gas Mark 6.
  2. Cook lentils according to packet instructions. Drain and set aside.
  3. Add onion and garlic to Thermomix bowl. Chop 5 sec/speed 5. Scrape down sides.
  4. Add olive oil. Sauté 5 min/120°C/speed 1.
  5. Add cumin, paprika, and oregano. Cook 1 min/100°C/speed 1.
  6. Add chopped tomatoes and cooked lentils. Cook 10 min/100°C/reverse/speed 1 until slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper.
  7. Place pepper halves cut-side up on a lined baking tray. Fill generously with Thermomix lentil mixture. Scatter feta over the top.
  8. Bake for 20-25 minutes until peppers are tender and feta is golden.
  9. Scatter fresh parsley over the top. Serve with lemon wedges.

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