Lentil Picadillo Stuffed Peppers
Servings Prep Time
2people 15minutes
Cook Time
70minutes
Servings Prep Time
2people 15minutes
Cook Time
70minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a Dutch oven, heat olive oil until shimmering. Cook until onions begin to soften, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1-2 more minutes.
  3. Add chili powder, cinnamon, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and continue cooking for 3-4 more minutes.
  4. Mix in cocoa powder, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes, red wine vinegar, honey, green olives and raisins.
  5. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add cooked lentils, stir to combine, and cook for 20 more minutes.
  6. Add cooked rice to lentil mixture and stir until combined.
  7. Cut bell peppers vertically through the stem and remove seeds and membranes.
  8. Coat bottom of baking dish with cooking spray. Fill each pepper half with the lentil and rice mixture and place in baking dish.
  9. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
Recipe Notes

Options: Top with shredded cheese during the last ten minutes of baking.