Keyword: Lentils, New Life Hiking Spa, Peppers, Quinoa, Tofu
Servings: 2Servings
Calories: 238kcal
Courtesy Of: The former New Life Hiking Spa, Vermont
A hearty dish usually stuffed with cheese and meats, this is a lower calorie version of an Italian favorite.
Ingredients
1large red pepper cut into halves and de seeded(or two small peppers, de-seeded)
1/2cupcooked lentils
1/2cupcooked quinoa
4oz.firm tofu
1/2yellow onion, diced
1small carrot, finely diced
1clovefresh garlic, diced
Pinchfresh thyme and basil
1tablespoonParmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
Saute onion, garlic, carrot and tofu.
Add fresh herbs and continue to cook for another minute.
Remove from heat and combine all ingredients except peppers
Stuff pepper halves or small peppers with mixture and bake for 25 minutes at 350.
Spa Index Kitchen Notes
Stuffed Peppers are traditionally stuffed with a rice mixture, but this version, with quinoa and lentils, is a heartier, higher protein and higher fiber version. You can of course use your leftover rice as well.
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