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Stuffed spring capsicums

These vegetarian capsicums are packed full of flavour and can be made gluten-free or vegan if desired.

Time to make: 40 mins
Serving: 2 people

Ratings: 4.6

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Ingredients

Measurements explained

½ cup freekeh, brown rice or farro
spray oil
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
½ red onion, thinly sliced
½ 400g can no-added-salt brown lentils, drained
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
2 cups rocketarugulaX leaves
2 red capsicums, halved lengthwise and cores removed
2 tablespoons grated parmesan
2 cups salad leaves, dressed with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
fresh herbs, eg, thyme, basil or parsley, to garnish (optional)

Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.

Instructions

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1 Preheat oven to 200°C. Cook freekeh, rice or farro according to packet instructions.

2 Spray a pan with oil and set over a medium heat. Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring, for 5 minutes. Add lentils, tomatoes and rocket leaves and stir to combine and warm through.

3 Once grain is cooked, add to pan and combine well. Spoon mixture into capsicum halves, reserving any extra filling. Sprinkle with parmesan. Bake in oven for 15-20 minutes, until capsicum is soft and cheese is golden. Serve with dressed salad and garnish with parsley or basil, if desired.

Variations

Make it gluten free: Use brown rice instead of freekeh or farro.

Make it vegan: Use Angel Food parmesan

HFG tip

NOTE: If you have a nut allergy and are using packaged goods in recipes, please check the allergen warning on the packet regarding nuts.

Nutrition info (per serve)

Calories 432 cal

Kilojoules 1810 kJ

Total fat 15 g

Saturated fat 3 g

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First published: Oct 2018

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