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Spicy capsicum bowls with brown rice

These spicy, stuffed capsicums are loaded with veg and provide a hearty, high in iron meal that the whole family will love.

  • Time to make: 35 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.0
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 capsicums
  • spray oil
  • 400g beef mince
  • 2 carrots, grated
  • ½ cup celery, thinly sliced
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 400g kidney beans, drained
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon ground chilli powder (optional)
  • ½ cup grated reduced-fat cheese
  • 2 cups cooked brown rice
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line an oven tray with baking paper. Cut capsicums in half lengthways and discard the seeds.

    2 Heat a large frying pan over medium heat. When hot, spray with oil and cook mince for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside.

    3 Add carrots and celery to pan and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add tomato paste, beans, mince, water and chilli (if using) and simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.

    4 Divide mince mixture between capsicum halves and bake for 20 minutes until capsicum has softened. Sprinkle with cheese and bake for another 3-4 minutes until cheese has melted.

    5 Serve with steamed rice on the side.

    Variations

    Make it gluten free: Check chilli powder and tomato paste are gluten free.

    HFG tip

    Freeze any leftover mince for a quick dinner at another time.

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