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Posted on

8 October 2013

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Nita Mistry

Couscous Stuffed Peppers

Couscous Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

6-8 Capsicum Peppers medium to large size
1 medium onion
200g dry couscous
200g feta cheese
1 tin chopped tomatoes
1 clove of Garlic (crushed)
300ml Hot water
Balsmic Vinegar
Salt
Pepper
Herbs to season

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 220 degress celcius
  • Cut the top off the capsicum peppers and remove the seeds
  • Place upside down on a wire rack over a baking tray in the oven for 20 mins, put the tops of the capsicum flat on a baking tray in the oven at the same time
  • Dice the onions and frywith the crushed garlic in a little oil and balsamic vingar
  • Pour hot water over couscous and leave aside to soak for 5-8 minutes. You may need to add more water if it is absorbed very quickly
  • Add the cooked onions, chopped tomatoes, feta cheese and seasoning to the couscous and stir until evenly mixed
  • Remove the peppers and handling carefully fill them with the couscous mix
  • Place back on the tray (right side up) and bake for a further 10-15mins, until the dish is hot all the way through. To keep the peppers from falling over you can put them in a shallow cupped baking tray
  • To serve place the tops of the peppers back on after removing from the oven
Cooks Note

Serves: 4

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