2.23.2012

stuffed peppers



INGREDIENTS
  • 1 cup of lentils (I used orange)
  • 4 Bell Peppers
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 carrots , cut into small pieces
  • 1 can of tomatoes
  • 2 cups or more spinach
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 bullion cube
  • 1 lemon
  • oregano, thyme, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 375F/190C.

1  Cook lentils with water (1:2) and bullion. Drain any extra water when finished.
2  Cut 4 bell peppers in half and remove seeds. If you have a gas stove, roast each half over the open flame, placing directly on the burner. Scratch off blacked spots. 
3  Saute in olive oil- onions and carrots for 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant. Add tomatoes and seasoning. Add the spinach and cook until wilted. Stir in the lentils and cook a more few minutes. 
4  Stuff them with the lentil mixture and place in a lightly oiled dish. Top with a sprinkling of nutritional yeast and bake for 45 minutes.
5  Serve with lemon squeezed over the top.