Vegan Lentil & Quinoa Stuffed Peppers
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Recipe type: Vegan Stuffed Peppers
Cuisine: Entree
Serves: 8 servings
 
Ingredients
  • 8 peppers (any colors) washed, and cut in half (top to bottom)
  • 1 cup of quinoa, cooked
  • 1 cup lentils, cooked
  • 1 cup black beans, cooked
  • 1 yellow onion
  • 2 medium tomatoes, washed and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • handful of cilantro (or more) washed and chopped + more for garnish
Instructions
  1. Make the lentils, quinoa and black beans as directed (or use precooked items)
  2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
  3. Wash and chop yellow onion, and saute until clear in 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  4. Add tomatoes and cook until soft
  5. Remove from heat and add in all other ingredients
  6. Stuff peppers with bean & quinoa mixture, ¼ to ½ cup fit into my peppers each time
  7. Place peppers in a deep enough baking dish to place ½ inch of water into as well
  8. Add ½ inch of water to the baking dish, making sure not to add the water into the peppers
  9. Cover dish(es) with tin foil and place peppers into the oven for 30-35 minutes or until soft
  10. Serve Immediately & Enjoy!
Recipe by Veggie Staples at http://veggiestaples.com/vegan-lentil-quinoa-stuffed-peppers/