ITALIAN STUFFED SWEET PEPPERS

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Take five ingredients and whip up this simple midweek supper of pesto peppers with couscous, mozzarella cheese and tomatoes

Provided by Lucy Netherton

Categories     Main course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 red Romano peppers , halved and deseeded
160g pack semi-dried tomatoes & mozzarella balls in olive oil
140g couscous
2 tbsp pesto
5 tbsp dried breadcrumb

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Arrange the peppers, cut-side up, on a baking tray. Brush with a little oil from the pack of tomatoes & mozzarella, then season. Cook for 10 mins to soften slightly.
  • Meanwhile, mix the couscous in a bowl with the pesto and pour over 125ml boiling water. Cover and leave for 5 mins to fluff up. Drain the tomatoes & mozzarella well, then mix into the couscous. Divide between the peppers, then sprinkle over the breadcrumbs
  • Bake for 15-20 mins until the top is crisp and the peppers are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 419 calories, Fat 11 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 58 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium

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