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These Coconut Curry Stuffed Peppers are sponsored by USA Pulses & Pulse Canada. As a proud pulse partner, I’m sharing a series of healthy recipes featuring chickpeas, dry peas, lentils, and beans this year.
I’ve been brainstorming simple ways to change up my go-to weeknight dinners, and in addition to incorporating beets into bean burgers, and crispy roasted chickpeas into buddha bowls, I’m also super excited about my latest switch—using coconut curry (instead of the traditional beef and cheese filling) to make stuffed bell peppers.
I shared a recipe for coconut curry with chickpeas last year, so this time, I’m switching things up and using lentils.Both chickpeas and lentils are part of the fiber- and protein-packed pulse family, along with beans and dry peas. Luckily, pulses are also sustainable and budget-friendly vegetarian staples, so you can feel good about eating them often.
Like the savory breakfast bowls I shared last week, you can utilize leftovers to save time when you make this recipe. You’ll also decrease the amount of food that ends up in your trash bin, which is always a smart move for both environmental and financial reasons.
I cooked the coconut curry filling ahead of time (using leftover pre-cooked red lentils and brown rice), so I only needed to pop the peppers back in the oven for about 20 minutes when I was ready to eat them a few hours later. Cook each stuffed pepper separately and this becomes a simple, convenient meal for one!
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📖 Recipe
Coconut Curry Stuffed Peppers
Stuffed peppers get a delicious update with the addition of lentil coconut curry.
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Course: entree
Cuisine: dairy-free, plant-based, vegan, vegetarian
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Stephanie McKercher, RDN
Ingredients
- 4 red bell peppers substitute with pepper of choice
- 1 tablespoon grapeseed oil or cooking oil of choice
- ¼ cup diced red onion
- ½ cup diced carrots reserve carrot tops and chop for garnish if desired
- 2 cups cooked red lentils
- 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
- ½ cup cooked brown rice
- 1 tablespoon mild curry powder
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper omit if your curry powder is already spicy
- 1 13.5 ounce can coconut milk (I used full fat)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce or tamari sauce
- 2 tablespoons chopped cashews for topping optional
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 375º F. Use a knife to carefully cut and remove the tops of each bell pepper. Remove the stem and seeds, dice the red parts of each pepper top. Set diced pepper aside.
Place bell peppers in an oven-safe baking dish, and par cook the peppers in the oven for about 10 minutes. Remove baking dish, and allow peppers to cool.
To prepare the curry filling, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot to skillet and cook until onion is translucent, 3-5 minutes. Add cooked lentils, broccoli, cooked brown rice, curry powder, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir in coconut milk, tomato paste, and soy sauce, and cook until vegetables are tender and sauce is thick, about 3-5 minutes. Stir in raw diced pepper (from pepper tops) and remove skillet from heat.
Divide curry into four equal portions, and spoon it into the bell peppers. Place baking dish back in the oven and bake 20 additional minutes. Cool for about 5 minutes, top with chopped carrot tops and cashews (if desired), and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
Use gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce if needed.
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CAFFAHOLIC says
wow! this is so delicious and turned out to be super good...tried this already..thanks for sharing and a happy Christmas to you 🙂Reply
Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
Merry Christmas! So glad you enjoyed these peppers—one of my favorite recipes on the site. 🙂
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Laura says
I love stuffed peppers so much! Such a great way to mix up the weeknight dinner routine for sure!
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Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
Totally! Thanks, Laura!
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Kristina @ Love & Zest says
Stuffed peppers are a favorite dinner of mine! I need to try out this recipe!Reply
Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
Thanks, Kristina! Peppers are one of my favorites too, especially this time of year!
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Alisa Fleming says
I need these peppers for lunch tomorrow! They looks so rich, fulfilling, flavorful and healthy.
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Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
Thanks, Alisa! They're totally all of those things—perfect make-ahead lunch!
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Christine - Jar Of Lemons says
Really obsessed with coconut curry these days! So perfect for fall. Must try this recipe soon!
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Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
It's super cozy. Enjoy!
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Lorie says
I just recently got started on curry. I love that the curry was made ahead of time!
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Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
It's a great make-ahead meal—the spices just meld and get even more delicious together!
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Sarah says
Stuffed pepper were a classic growing up and a fall favorite. I have a dozen peppers sitting on the table right now and wish my girls loved stuffed peppers. Luckily they like peppers raw but we just can't eat them quick enough.
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Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
Oh man, I wish I could come over and help you eat them all! 🙂
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Veggie Inspired says
We use a lot of lentils in this house - so good! These curry stuffed peppers sound so delicious!
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Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
There are so many different ways to use them! Thanks so much!
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Whitney @ To Live & Diet in L.A. says
Yum!! I am a major coconut curry fan and I absolutely love the presentation here! Can't wait to try this recipe!
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Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
Thanks, Whitney! Coconut curry is one of my favorites, too, and stuffing it inside bell peppers makes it that much better. 🙂
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Deryn | Running on Real Food says
Okay...this is genius. Excuse me while I go stuff peppers with everything! I haven't made them in forever and I've never thought of stuffing them with something so yummy.
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Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
haha I know, I can't help myself, either! Peppers are made for stuffing! 🙂
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Karl @ Healthy Kreation says
I love the choice of lentils for this recipe. I think it will make it taste better imo. Thanks for sharing this.Reply
Stephanie McKercher, RDN says
Thanks, Karl! So glad you agree—lentils make everything better. 🙂
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