Stuffed Peppers with Lentils

Ingredientes

• 1 colher de chá garlic
• 1/2 cup dry lentils
• 1 1/4 cups Italian diced tomatoes
• 1 colher de sopa parmesan cheese
• 2 tsps dried oregano
• 1/2 xícara marinara sauce
• 2 grandes green peppers, seeds removed halved
• 1/2 cup long grain brown rice

Instruções

1. Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. Place cut side up in casserole dish.
2. Combine rice, lentils, tomatoes, parmesan, garlic and oregano.
3. Add salt and pepper to taste. Divide mixture evenly between the 4 pepper halves. Top with 1 cup water and spoon marinara sauce over top.
4. Cover tightly and bake at 350 °F (175 °C) for 75-90 minutes until peppers are soft, occasionally pouring sauce back into the peppers.