# Stuffed Peppers with Lentils

Stuffed peppers with a filling of lentils and rice, topped with vegan cheese.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 70 min
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 6 bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 red onion
- 200 g cooked rice
- 200 g cooked lentils
- 490 g tomato sauce or passata
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon oregano
- salt
- pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 100 g vegan cheese

## Instructions

1. Slice off the tops of the bell peppers and remove the seeds. Set the tops aside to dice for the filling.
2. Brush the insides of the bell peppers lightly with olive oil.
3. Bake the bell peppers at 190°C (375°F) for 25–30 minutes, until softened and slightly blistered.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan.
5. Add the chopped onion and the diced bell pepper tops to the pan.
6. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
7. Add the cooked rice and lentils to the pan.
8. Add seasoning to taste.
9. Pour in the tomato sauce.
10. Stir and let simmer on medium heat for about 10 minutes, until slightly thickened and rich.
11. Spoon the mixture evenly into the pre-baked peppers.
12. Top generously with grated vegan cheese.
13. Cover the dish with foil and bake at 190°C (375°F) for 30–40 minutes.
14. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden.
15. Serve the stuffed peppers.

## Equipment

- bowl
- pan
- wooden spoon
- baking dish
- oven

## Tips

- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water until you reach your desired consistency.
- Some vegan cheeses don’t melt easily — drizzle a little olive oil on top before baking to help them melt and brown beautifully.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRrh8F4iXLA/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/01dfd27b-1da5-4e69-823e-ba9b2146059a
- Extracted: 2025-11-30

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