Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers with Lentils and Pesto

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Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers with Lentils and Pesto

Discover the ultimate comfort food with our Slow-Cooked Stuffed Peppers filled with hearty lentils and vibrant pesto. Perfect for a cozy dinner, these flavorful peppers are both nutritious and delicious!

667 kcal /serving 3 hrs Serves 4 Easy Mediterranean Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main
  • 300g cherry tomatoes, roughly chopped
  • 500g cooked Puy lentils
  • 2 lemons, zested and juiced
  • 2-4 tbsp red or green pesto
  • pinch of chilli flakes (optional)
  • 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • small handful of flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
  • 4-6 red peppers
Garnish
  • 50g almonds, toasted and roughly chopped
  • small handful of basil, leaves roughly chopped
Seasoning
  • sea-salt flakes and black pepper

Preparation

  1. Combine the cherry tomatoes, Puy lentils, lemon zest, pesto, chilli flakes, olive oil, and half of the parsley in a bowl.
  2. Season with sea-salt flakes and black pepper.
  3. Slice the tops off the red peppers and remove the seeds and pith.

Cooking

  1. Fill each pepper with the lentil mixture and replace the tops.
  2. Drizzle with olive oil and season the outside with sea-salt flakes.
  3. Place the peppers in the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for 3 hours until tender but still holding their shape.

Plating & Serving

  1. Transfer the cooked peppers to serving plates.
  2. Drizzle with any juices from the slow cooker, sprinkle with toasted almonds, basil, remaining parsley, and a squeeze of lemon juice.
  3. Finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil.

Notes

These stuffed peppers can be reheated on a barbecue for a smoky flavour. They make a great vegetarian alternative at summer gatherings.

Suggested Sides

crusty bread green salad

Nutrition per Serving

667 Calories
36.1g Protein 31% DV
97.9g Carbs 33% DV
18.4g Fat 24% DV
20.2g Fiber 53% DV
12.4g Sugars
966mg Sodium 64% DV
Diet Type High Fiber
Health Labels Vegan Vegetarian Pescatarian Specific Carbs Mediterranean Dash Dairy Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Red Meat Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Allergens Nuts
Equipment Slow Cooker
Category Dinner
Meal Type Dinner
Tags vegetarian, Mediterranean, slow-cook