Grilling Cheese With Sweet Peppers and Black Lentils
Grilling Cheese With Sweet Peppers and Black Lentils is a flavorful Middle Eastern Middle Eastern Recipes dish prepared with quality ingredients. Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionBring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
Add lentils and cook until just tender but not falling apart (they should hold their shape), about 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, whisk vinegar, honey, and 3 Tbsp. oil in a small bowl to combine; season with kosher salt and pepper.
Set dressing aside.
Heat 1 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high.
Add cheese and cook, turning occasionally, until heated through and brown and crispy on all sides, about 5 minutes total. (Some varieties of paneer are made without salt; if using one of these, season your pieces of cheese while cooking.) Transfer to a plate.
Add remaining 1 Tbsp. oil to same pan, then add sweet peppers and oregano.
Season with kosher salt and black pepper and cook over medium-high, stirring and pressing down occasionally on sweet peppers with a wooden spoon so they make good contact with the pan, until softened and blistered in spots, 20–25 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Add warm lentils and reserved dressing to pan and toss to combine, then toss in cheese.
Transfer sweet pepper mixture to a platter or plates.
Top with basil and season with sea salt and more black pepper.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.