Taco Flavored Mashed Lentil Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers or Jalapenos-Vegetarian/Vegan

If you've been around Pig In Mud for a while you know one of my recurring themes is Stuffed Jalapenos-love 'em:@) I happened to find a bag of mini sweet red, orange and yellow peppers on sale and decided to have a little fun with them this time... So these Taco Flavored Mashed Lentil Stuffed Peppers would be great with either sweet or jalapeno peppers. I mashed the lentils to resemble refried beans and love the pretty colors of the peppers. They were flavored very well and I wouldn't hesitate to make this again!

This would be a great Cinco de Mayo (or any gathering) treat as a vegetarian option
and I'm sure you could easily make it vegan too. 

Oh, and if you're looking for a Meatless Monday type idea... I promise you won't be disappointed:@)

I hear they actually sell cans of cooked lentils? Haven't ever seen one myself. 

I used my ♥pressure cooker, ratio: 1 C lentils to 2 C liquid. 15 minutes high pressure, natural release, drain well.

Taco Flavored Mashed Lentil Stuffed Pepper Snack/Appetizer

For each cup of cooked lentils:

Mash with 1 Tblsp taco seasoning (add more to taste)

1/2-1 tsp corn starch, optional-I added this because my lentils were a little wet

Desired toppings

1. Spoon lentils into cleaned pepper halves (or fill a disposable icing bag and squeeze into peppers).
2. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes.
3. Top with anything you like on tacos. I used sour cream and black peppers.

Eat well and have a happy day:@)

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