Stuffed Peppers with Chickpeas, Goat Cheese, and Herbs

Stuffed Peppers with Chickpeas, Goat Cheese, and Herbs

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Traditional stuffed peppers can be heavy, meat-filled meals. We wanted a fresher, lighter version for summertime.

Keywords

  • Side Dishes
  • Vegetables
  • Beans
  • Cheese
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Cooking tools:

  • Oven
  • Metal baking pan
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Potato masher
  • Mixing bowl
  • Nonstick skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Spatula
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Serving platter
  • Spoon
  • Microplane
  • Tongs
  • Kitchen shears
  • Oven mitt

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
  • 6 (7- to 8-ounce) bell peppers
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
  • 7 ounces baguette, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (4 cups)
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 8 scallions, sliced
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh basil
  • 3 tablespoons capers, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest plus 1 tablespoon juice
  • 6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled (1 1/2 cups)

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