LENTIL AND SAUSAGE STUFFED PEPPERS

Lentil and Sausage Stuffed Peppers image

Provided by dicentra

Categories Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

3 red bell peppers
3 yellow bell peppers
3 cups water, divided
1/2 cup dried brown lentils
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup uncooked long-grain rice
1 cup diced onion
8 ounces basil, pine nut, and chicken sausage, chopped (such as Gerhard's)
1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup dried currants or 1/4 cup raisins
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon capers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese

Steps:

Cut bell peppers in half, keeping stems intact. Discard seeds and membranes. Cook bell peppers in boiling water 5 minutes; drain and set aside.
Combine 2 cups water, lentils, and salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.
Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a medium saucepan; add rice and onion. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.
Remove from heat. Set aside. Place sausage in a small nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; saute until browned.
Preheat oven to 350°.
Combine lentils, rice mixture, sausage, mozzarella, and remaining ingredients except Parmesan in a large bowl. Divide lentil mixture evenly among bell peppers; sprinkle with Parmesan. Place stuffed peppers in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish; cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes. Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 307.5, Fat 8.2, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 27.9, Sodium 448.5, Carbohydrate 41.7, Fiber 9.6, Sugar 8.6, Protein 19.1