Mediterranean Lamb & Lentil Stuffed Peppers
Vibrant and satisfying bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of lean ground lamb, protein-rich lentils, and aromatic spices, baked until tender. A complete and balanced meal in one.
910 calories
$6 per serving
$45 min
2 servings
flexitarian, any cuisine
Ingredients
- 2 large bell peppers
- 150g lean ground lamb
- 200g cooked brown or green lentils (canned is fine)
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 15ml olive oil
- 200g canned chopped tomatoes
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 0.5 tsp ground coriander
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 15g fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1.Preheat your oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes.
- 2.Place the pepper halves on a baking tray, drizzle lightly with olive oil, and bake for 15 minutes to begin softening them.
- 3.While the peppers are baking, heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened.
- 4.Add the ground lamb to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until it's browned all over, then carefully drain any excess fat.
- 5.Stir in the ground cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for one minute more until the spices are fragrant.
- 6.Add the chopped tomatoes, cooked lentils, and half of the chopped parsley to the skillet. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, allowing the mixture to thicken.
- 7.Carefully remove the peppers from the oven. Evenly distribute the lamb and lentil filling into the pepper halves.
- 8.Return the stuffed peppers to the oven and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
- 9.Garnish with the remaining fresh parsley and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice before serving.
Nutrition Information
42g
fat
76g
carbs
26g
fiber
56g
protein
Why this recipe
This recipe offers a perfect flexitarian balance, combining lean lamb with high-fiber lentils for muscle health and digestion. Bell peppers provide a rich source of Vitamin C and antioxidants, creating a nutrient-dense and flavorful meal.
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