Protein-Packed Stuffed Bell Peppers

These hearty little bell pepper boats are a fun way to enjoy dinner! They're protein-packed with soy veggie ground and mung beans, and are wonderfully balanced with grains and veggies as well.

📝 Ingredients

• 2/3 cup dry split mung beans
• 2/3 cup quick-cooking brown rice
• 1 medium onion
• 3 garlic clove
• 1/2 cup green olives
• 6 bell pepper
• 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1 pinch ground black pepper
• 1 1/2 cup veggie ground
• 1 1/2 cup tomato-based pasta sauce
• 1 avocado

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Cook the mung beans and rice according to the package instructions. For us, it took roughly 30 minutes. When cooked, drain.
2. 2Meanwhile, prep the onion, garlic, and olives.
3. 3Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and discard the seeds. Don't remove the stem, as it helps to hold the filling in place.
4. 4Line a baking tray and preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
5. 5Heat the oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the onion until lightly golden.
6. 6Then add the garlic and spices. Cook for another 1 to 2 minutes, stirring throughout.
7. 7Then add the veggie ground, pasta sauce, olive, and cooked mung beans and rice. Stir to combine.
8. 8Divide the filling between the bell pepper halves. Bake uncovered on the middle rack of the oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the bell peppers are cooked to your liking.
9. 9Serve with avocado slices. Enjoy!