Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers with Mashed Potatoes

These Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers are an easy and healthy staple. Simply combine fresh ingredients like spinach and lentils with Italian seasoning, Parmesan cheese, and our Idahoan® FLAKES INSTAMASH® Mashed Potatoes Mix. Fold this combination into red peppers and bake for a no-fuss, nutrient-dense meal that’s sure to please the crowd!

TIME

50 minutes

YIELD

DISH TYPE

K12

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Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers with Mashed Potatoes

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 30 mins

Total time: 50 mins

Serves: 40

Ingredients

1 bag (28 oz) Idahoan® FLAKES INSTAMASH® Mashed Potatoes Mix, prepared
10 cups baby spinach, sautéed or steamed
9 cups drained canned lentils, rinsed
3½ cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
2 tbsp Italian seasoning
20 large red peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
40 oz whole grain crackers

Instructions

Stir together mashed potatoes, spinach, lentils, 1 cup Parmesan and Italian seasoning.
Arrange peppers in single layer in 2 greased full size, 2-inch deep steam table pans. Fill each half with 1 cup mashed potato stuffing. Sprinkle remaining Parmesan over top.
Cover with foil and bake in 400°F oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until peppers are slightly softened. Remove foil; bake, uncovered, for 10 to 15 minutes or until peppers are tender, filling is heated through and top is golden brown. Serve with whole grain crackers.

Notes

Tip: Substitute basil pesto for Italian seasoning.

Featured Ingredient

Idahoan® FLAKES INSTAMASH® Mashed Potatoes Mix, 12/28 oz. pchs

Nutrition Information

Serving size: Half stuffed pepper, 1 cup filling, 1 oz whole grain cracker Calories: 310 Fat: 8g Saturated fat: 2g Trans fat: 0g Carbohydrates: 47g Sugar: 5g Sodium: 750mg Fiber: 10g Protein: 14g Cholesterol: 5mg

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