Effortless Lentil Peppers (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Vegetables
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Fresh parsley or cilantro for topping
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 onion, diced
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4 pointed red or yellow peppers
→ Legumes
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1 cup red lentils, rinsed well
→ Spices
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1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon cumin, only if you want
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2 teaspoons smoked or regular paprika
→ Liquids & Extras
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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1 cup veggie broth
# Instructions:
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Sprinkle your peppers with chopped parsley or cilantro and dish it up.
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Pop your filled peppers in the oven, center rack. Let them bake for 20 to 25 minutes—they’ll get soft and a bit golden.
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Now spoon the lentil mix into those peppers you fixed earlier.
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Stir the tomato paste into the lentil filling and taste it. Adjust if you need to.
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Pour in the veggie broth, then stir in salt, pepper, cumin if you like, and paprika. Bring the heat low and simmer about 10 minutes so lentils soften and soak most of the liquid.
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Dump in those red lentils. Toss them around in the pan for a bit.
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Warm the olive oil on medium. Toss in your diced onions and garlic. Let them sauté till they look soft and see-through.
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Turn your oven on at 180°C with the fan going. Let it get nice and hot.
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Slice your sweet peppers the long way, pull out the seeds and the light ribs inside. Lay the open halves onto a tray lined with baking paper.
# Notes:
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Smoked paprika gives this dish a big flavor boost if you have it.