Ingredients
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4 green bell peppers
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1 (15 oz) can cooked lentils
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4 oz Tillamook® Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
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1 tsp McCormick ® Grillmates Cajun Seasoning
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1 (15.9 oz) pkg precooked Nature's Promise® Whole Grain Brown Rice
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Cooking spray
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2 green onions
Steps
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Preheat the oven to 400°F. Halve peppers lengthwise and remove seeds. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and season insides with salt and pepper. Bake 10 min. Transfer to cutting board.
2
Meanwhile, drain and rinse the lentils. Coarsely grate the cheese.
3
In a large bowl, combine the lentils, Cajun seasoning, and cheese, reserving ¼ cup of cheese for topping. Break up the rice and add to bowl, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
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Coat outsides of peppers with cooking spray. Divide rice mixture among pepper cavities. Top with reserved cheese. Place pepper on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake 15 min., until cheese has melted and filling is warm. Thinly slice the green onions and sprinkle over peppers as garnish.
