Capsicum monsters

Author: Brooke Delfino - Dietitian (BSc Nutrition (Hons), APD

Photographer: Jennifer Soo

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Serves: 10

Time to make: 20 mins

Ingredients

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1 large green capsicum
1 large yellow capsicum
200g tub hummus or tzatziki
3 capsicums (red, yellow and green), cut in strips
1 slice cheese
1-2 olives
2 blueberries
4 toothpicks

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Instructions

1 Cut the tops off large capsicums. Stand capsicum cups upright and fill each cup with hummus or tzatziki.

2 Stand capsicum strips in filled cups to make ‘hair’.

3 Make ‘eyes’ with small circles of sliced cheese, sliced olives and blueberries, using toothpicks to hold in place.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Check hummus or tzatziki is gluten free.

Nutrition Info (per serve)

Calories 70cal

Kilojoules 290kJ

Protein 4g

Total fat 3g

–Saturated fat 0g

Carbohydrates 10g

–Sugars 2g

Dietary fibre 2g

Sodium 140mg

Calcium 20mg

Iron 1mg

Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.

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