Millet and Chickpea Stuffed Peppers
A colorful and healthy dish, Millet and Chickpea Stuffed Peppers are perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of textures—crunchy bell peppers, tender chickpeas, and fluffy millet—makes for a satisfying and delicious dish.
The origins of stuffed peppers can be traced back to the Middle Ages, when cooks in Spain and Portugal began filling hollowed-out vegetables with a variety of savory ingredients. Over time, stuffed peppers made their way to the Americas, where they became a popular dish in Mexico and the southwestern United States. This particular recipe for Millet and Chickpea Stuffed Peppers is a modern take on the classic dish. Millet, a gluten-free grain, adds a nutty flavor and chewy texture to the filling, while chickpeas provide protein and fiber. The addition of bell peppers, onion, and garlic adds sweetness and depth of flavor. Whether you're looking for a vegetarian main course or a healthy side dish, Millet and Chickpea Stuffed Peppers are a delicious and satisfying choice.
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Prep time: 20 | Cook time: 25 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 cup millet
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Cook millet according to package directions.
  3. While millet is cooking, heat a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add chickpeas, bell peppers, onion, and garlic to the skillet and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Stir in cooked millet and cilantro.
  6. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
  7. Fill bell peppers with millet mixture.
  8. Bake for 25 minutes, or until bell peppers are tender.
Why It Works
  • The combination of textures—crunchy bell peppers, tender chickpeas, and fluffy millet—makes for a satisfying and delicious dish.
  • Millet is a gluten-free grain that adds a nutty flavor and chewy texture to the filling.
  • Chickpeas provide protein and fiber.
  • The addition of bell peppers, onion, and garlic adds sweetness and depth of flavor.