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Couscous-filled capsicums

  • Time to make: 30 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • spray oil
    • 4 red capsicums
    • ¾ cup Delmaine Mediterranean couscous
    • 3 cups diced vegetables such as courgettes, red onions, tomatoes, mushrooms
    • 1 clove garlic, minced
    • 200g cooked lean chicken breast, chopped
    • ¼ cup flaked almonds
    • 75g feta cheese, crumbled
    • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Preheat oven to 200∞ºC. Cut each capsicum in half through stem. Remove seeds and pith. Place cut-side up on a baking sheet, spray with oil and season. Roast for 15 minutes until tender while still holding their shape.

    2 Meanwhile, prepare couscous following packet directions. Add vegetables, garlic and oil spray. Either place in a pan and heat for 3-4 minutes or microwave on high for 2 minutes.

    3 Mix in the remaining ingredients. Season with freshly ground pepper. Divide mixture among capsicum halves. Return to oven for 5 minutes to heat.

    Serving suggestion

    Serve with a green salad and a drizzling of balsamic vinegar.

    Variations

    Make it vegetarian: Replace chicken with 400g can chickpeas or cannellini beans.

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