Lentil-stuffed Peppers

== Description ==
This recipe came from an estate sale. I obtained it when I purchased the family collection from the Hall Estate in Terrell, Texas in 1994.
* Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
== Ingredients ==
* bell peppers
* 2 ounces red lentils
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 small white onion finely chopped
* 2 garlic cloves crushed
* 2 teaspoons freshly chopped thyme
* 2 ounces spinach shredded
* ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
* 1 ounce cashew nuts finely chopped
* 1 ounce pitted prunes chopped
* 2 tablespoons yogurt
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
== Directions ==
# Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly oil an ovenproof dish.
# Place lentils in a saucepan and cover with water.
# Bring to boil then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
# Drain well.
# Heat oil in a frying pan then add onion and garlic and sauté for 5 minutes.
# Remove from heat then add remaining stuffing ingredients and mix well.
# Halve peppers length-ways and remove seeds.
# Stuff peppers with filling then place in prepared dish.
# Cover with foil and bake 30 minutes.
# Serve immediately.
Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Red lentil Recipes
Category:Bell pepper Recipes
Category:Spinach Recipes
Category:Cashew Recipes
Category:Prune Recipes