Millet-Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients and Weight:

• 8 bell peppers, any color (1 lb)
• 1 cup dried millet
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 onion, chopped (1 cup)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cooked black beans (15 oz can)
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 oz)
• 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45-50 minutes

Difficulty Level:

1 - Simple

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; remove stems, seeds, and ribs. Place in a single layer in a large baking dish.
3. Rinse millet and cook in vegetable broth according to package directions.
4. Meanwhile, sauté onion and garlic in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until softened.
5. Stir in black beans, walnuts, cilantro, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
6. Add cooked millet to the skillet and stir to combine.
7. Fill each bell pepper half with the millet mixture.
8. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until bell peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
9. Top with shredded cheddar cheese and bake for 5 minutes more, or until cheese is melted.
10. Serve immediately, with sour cream if desired.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 stuffed pepper):

• Calories: 225
• Fat: 7g
• Protein: 12g
• Carbohydrates: 30g
• Fiber: 6g

Dish Characteristics:

• Vegetarian
• Colorful and appetizing
• Spicy and flavorful
• Easy to prepare
• Perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal

User Comments:

• "These stuffed peppers are so delicious and satisfying! I love the combination of flavors and textures."
• "The millet filling is a great alternative to rice or quinoa, and it adds a nice nutty flavor."
• "The bell peppers are a perfect vessel for the filling, and they cook perfectly in the oven."
• "I topped mine with sour cream for extra creaminess, and it was the perfect complement to the spicy filling."
• "This dish is a great way to get your veggies in, and it's also a great source of protein and fiber."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have black beans, you can substitute any other type of cooked beans.
• You can also use any type of bell peppers you like, such as green, yellow, or red.
• If you want a spicier dish, you can add more cumin or chili powder to the filling.
• To make a vegan version of this recipe, omit the cheese and sour cream.