Lentil Quinoa Stuffed Pepper Stew
 
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Recipe type: Entree
Serves: 5-6
Ingredients
  • 1 TBS olive oil
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 3 large bell peppers, chopped into 1 inch pieces, any and all colors
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tsp each: red pepper flake, black pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika
  • 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • ½ cup frozen corn
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cups water
  • ½ cup brown lentils, rinsed
  • ⅓ cup red quinoa, rinsed
  • Salt to taste, about ¼ tsp
  • Cheddar cheese, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Saute the onion and celery in the olive oil until softened and starting to caramalize, about 10 minutes. Add the bell peppers, garlic, red pepper flake, black pepper, cumin, and smoked paprika. Saute about 1 minute to toast the spices.
  2. Mix in the tomatoes, corn, bay leaf, broth, water, lentils, and quinoa. Bring to a boil and simmer for 20 minutes.
  3. Taste test the soup and stir in salt to taste.
  4. Serve garnished with cheese.
Recipe by Alison's Allspice at https://www.alisonsallspice.com/lentil-quinoa-stuffed-pepper-stew/