Stuffed Bell Peppers

Stuffed Bell Peppers

Ingredients

6 medium sized bell peppers

1 cup cooked rice

400 gms chicken mince

2 tbsp crushed peanuts

1 spring onion/scallion chopped finely

1 tsp red chilli flakes

½ tsp black pepper powder

1 chicken bouillon cube

1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

a handful of chopped parsley

4 tbsp olive oil

Directions

Preheat oven at 180 deg C. Cut the bell peppers in half and carefully take out the seeds and some of the membrane and discard. Brush the bell peppers with olive oil and a little salt. Grill them in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the peppers are tender but not limp. Remove from the oven and set aside. Meanwhile, heat about 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet. Add the white part of the spring onions and sauté till translucent. Add chicken mince and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add the bouillon cube, red chilli flakes and pepper powder. Cook until the chicken mince is done. Add the rice and mix. Check seasoning and add salt as per taste.  Add the green part of the spring onion, peanuts and parsley and mix. Turn off the heat. When the filling is slightly cool, stuff the peppers. Top with grated mozzarella cheese and return to oven to bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese browns on top.