Vibrant three bean salad stuffed in a colorful bell pepper is a happy way to kick off meatless Monday! Nutrition Stripped’s recipe is particularly enticing because you can make these goodies without turning on the stove. Just prep the veggies and legumes and toss them into the waiting belly of a bell pepper.
Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 cup uncooked red lentils
- 1/2 cup canned chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup canned kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 2/3 cup diced heirloom tomatoes
- 1/2 cup red onion
- 1/2 jalapeno, diced
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/3 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 small avocado, diced
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- Pinch of sea salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground sumac (optional or substitute with your favorite spice)
Directions
Remove the top of the bell peppers by cutting down about 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Scoop out the seeds and white pulp and set aside.
Cook lentils to the package directions (add about 1 1/2 cups water and cook for 25-30 minutes, or until tender.)
In a large mixing bowl combine all the beans, chopped veggies, and seasonings (everything except the avocado). Toss until combined and adjust seasonings to your desired taste.
Using a large spoon, scoop the bean salad into the raw bell peppers.
Top with fresh diced avocado before enjoying!
Nutrition Information
Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 1 cup
Per serving: Calories: 389; Total Fat: 12g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Monounsaturated Fat: 8g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 185mg; Carbohydrate: 54g; Dietary Fiber: 23g; Sugar: 9g; Protein: 19g
Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 1110mg; Iron: 37%; Vitamin A: 24%; Vitamin C: 225%; Calcium: 11%
McKel is a registered dietitian, wellness coach and blogger of Nutrition Stripped, where she offers her nutrition services and shares nourishing recipes. Nutrition Stripped is a plant-based whole foods blog focusing on making healthy eating deliciously simple. If you like this recipe, you may enjoy these whole food recipes from Nutrition Stripped as well. Connect with McKel onFacebook, Instagram and Pinterest.
