Stuffed Peppers
These stuffed red peppers are a delightful combination of flavors and textures, with vibrant red peppers filled with a fragrant mixture of couscous, courgettes, and melted mozzarella. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of basil and parmesan, adding a fresh and cheesy touch to each bite. A wholesome and satisfying meal that is perfect for both casual dinners and special occasions.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 4 red bell peppers
- 2tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 1 large (or 2 small) courgettes, finely chopped
- 175g/6oz couscous
- 300ml/1/2pt hot vegetable stock
- zest of 1 lemon
- 200g/8oz mozzarella
- handful shredded basil
- 4 tbsp grated parmesan
Instructions
- Oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Halve the peppers and deseed leaving the stalks attached to retain shape. Arrange the peppers in a roasting tin, drizzle with oil. Season. Bake for 30mins until almost tender.
- Fry onion until softened and lightly browned. Add garlic and courgettes, cook gently for 5mins. Remove from heat and stir in couscous and stock. Cover and leave for 5mins until couscous is swollen.
- Stir in lemon zest, mozzarella, basil, salt and pepper. Spoon into peppers and sprinkle over parmesan. Bake for 20-25mins until the cheese is lightly browned.
- Per serving: 398kcal, 19g protein, 38g carbohydrate, 20g fat, 9g sat fat, 4g fibre, 14g sugar, 0.96g salt.
Yield
Serves 4
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