
Stuffed Capsicums with lentils, black rice and mince
Ingredient
Method
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Wash capsicums and cut top off to make a “lid”
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Pierce the sides of the capsicum with a fork (this will help them cook faster).Place in a tray
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Sprinkle some salt and sugar inside capsicums. Place lids on top.
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Bake in oven at 180C for 1 hour
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Whilst capsicums are cooking prepare filling.
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Saute onion and garlic in olive oil. Add mince and sauté until browned.
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Add fresh herbs, stock cube, pine nuts and currants. Stir through.
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Add diced tomato, tomato paste, cooked black rice and cooked lentils. Stir For 10 minutes. Filling should not be too dry, if it is add the ½ cup water (avoid adding too much water because filling should not be sloppy).
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Stir parmesan through. (adds great flavor!)
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Fill capsicums with filling. Place lids on top.
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Drizzle some olive oil and tomato passata over capsicums (this step adds flavor) Sprinkle with oregano
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Cook in oven at 180C for 60 minutes or until capsicums are quite wrinkled!
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Serve with a green salad.