Italian stuffed sweet peppers

Per serving

419kcal
15гProteins
11гFats
58гCarbs

Take five ingredients and whip up this simple midweek supper of pesto peppers with couscous, mozzarella cheese and tomatoes

Ingredients

3 serv.
  • red Romano peppers3

    halved and deseeded

  • pack semi-dried tomatoes & mozzarella160g g

    balls in olive oil

  • couscous140g g
  • pesto2 tbsp tbsp
  • dried breadcrumb5 tbsp tbsp

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Arrange the peppers, cut-side up, on a baking tray. Brush with a little oil from the pack of tomatoes & mozzarella, then season. Cook for 10 mins to soften slightly.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, mix the couscous in a bowl with the pesto and pour over 125ml boiling water. Cover and leave for 5 mins to fluff up. Drain the tomatoes & mozzarella well, then mix into the couscous. Divide between the peppers, then sprinkle over the breadcrumbs

  3. 3

    Bake for 15-20 mins until the top is crisp and the peppers are tender.

Source: bbcgoodfood.com
Original recipe

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