Lentil Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2/3 cup red lentil
4 tbsp vegetable oil
4 medium green bell peppers
1 tsp cumin seed
2 onions, chopped
2 green chilies
1 piece gingerroot, grated (1 inch)
1 tbsp ground coriander
1 1/4 cups water
salt & pepper
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Directions:

Rinse lentils & soak for 30 minutes. Heat half oil in skillet.
Add peppers & cook for 3 to 5 minutes till golden brown.
Drain & cool. Add remaining oil to pan. Cook cumin seeds till they begin to pop. Add onions & chilies & cook for 8 minutes.
Stir in ginger & coriander. Drain lentils & add to the pan with water.
Stir well & cover. Cook for 15 to 20 minutes til lthe liquid has evaporated. Stir in salt & pepper.
Add cilantro. Cut tops off peppers & remove seeds. Stuff with the lentils & replace the tops.
Stand in a baking dish. Bake at 350F for 15 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	293.13 Kcal (1227 kJ)
Calories from fat	126.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.06g	22%
Sodium	13.51mg	1%
Potassium	624.3mg	13%
Total Carbs	32.66g	11%
Sugars	8.45g	34%
Dietary Fiber	13.11g	52%
Protein	9.56g	19%
Vitamin C	180.8mg	301%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	53.7mg	298%
Calcium	58.6mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	84.62 Kcal (354 kJ)
Calories from fat	36.53 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	4.06g	22%
Sodium	3.9mg	1%
Potassium	180.21mg	13%
Total Carbs	9.43g	11%
Sugars	2.44g	34%
Dietary Fiber	3.78g	52%
Protein	2.76g	19%
Vitamin C	52.2mg	301%
Vitamin A	0.9mg	99%
Iron	15.5mg	298%
Calcium	16.9mg	6%

* 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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