Halal Lentil Mushroom Stuffed Peppers

• 4 large bell peppers, halved and seeded
• 1 cup green or brown lentils, cooked
• 8 oz mushrooms, finely chopped
• 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 carrot (diced)
• 1 (15 oz) can diced tomatoes, 2 tsp Italian herbs, salt & pepper
• ½ cup cooked rice or quinoa, olive oil, optional feta

1. 1Preheat oven 400°F. Sauté onion, carrot, and mushrooms until moisture evaporates. Add garlic and herbs.
2. 2Stir in lentils, tomatoes, and rice. Simmer 5 min until thickened.
3. 3Stuff pepper halves, place in baking dish with a little water at bottom. Cover and bake 30-35 min. Uncover last 10 min. Top with feta if desired.

Nutrition values are estimates.