Cheesy chorizo-stuffed capsicums
Ingredients
-
2 finely chopped chorizo
-
Baby rocket, to serve
-
4 x 200g capsicums (2 yellow, 2 red)
-
450g packet microwave brown rice, warmed
-
400g can black beans, rinsed, drained
-
60g (1 ⁄3 cup) semi-dried tomato strips in oil, undrained
-
1 small zucchini, coarsely grated
-
1/3 cup chopped fresh continental parsley leaves and stems
-
1tablespoon finely grated lemon rind
-
2 green shallots, finely chopped
-
2 garlic cloves, crushed
-
60ml (1 ⁄4 cup) Massel Vegetable Liquid Stock
-
60ml (1 ⁄4 cup) avocado oil
Method
-
Step 1Preheat oven to 200°C/180°C fan forced. Use a small sharp knife to cut the tops off the capsicums, reserving the lids. Use a teaspoon to scoop out the seeds and remove the membranes. Arrange the capsicum shells, cut-side up, in a small roasting pan.
-
Step 2Heat a small non-stick frying pan over medium heat. Cook 2 finely chopped chorizo, stirring often, for 3 minutes or until golden. Combine with rice, beans, tomato strips, zucchini, parsley, lemon rind, shallot, garlic and stock in a large bowl. Season.
-
Step 3Divide the rice mixture among the capsicum shells, pressing down lightly as you fill. Place reserved lids on top. Drizzle over the oil. Cover with foil.
- Step 4
- Bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for a further 15 minutes or until the capsicum shells are just tender. Top the capsicums with baby rocket. Replace the lids to serve.