Turkey Stuffed Capsicums
Serves 4
4 large red capsicums
1/3 cup olive oil or rice brand oil
1 brown onion, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
300gms lean turkey mince
1 tbsp dried oregano
1/2 cup continental parsley, chopped
1/3 cup mint, chopped
1 carrot, finely diced
1 tbs pimenton ( smoked paprika )
400g can of chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup long grain rice or quinoa
salt and pepper
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
Nuts & Bolts
Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add onions, cook for 5 minutes or until soft. Add garlic and carrot cook for 1 minute. Add turkey mince, cook and stir with a wooden spoon to break up all the mince, cook for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, herbs, pimenton, rice or quinoa and 3/4 cup of water. Add salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low and simmer for 7 minutes, or until sauce starts to thicken.
Preheat oven 180c-190c. Slice tops of capsicums, reserve tops for later. Scoop out seeds and membrane. Place capsicums in a lined baking tray.
Once mixture has cooled slightly mix through Parmesan cheese. Divide mixture between the 4 capsicums. Place tops on each capsicum. Drizzle remaining oil over the top bake for 45 minutes.
I live in Adelaide (Australia) with my husband, my two adorable Norwegian cats ( Zeus and Zena ), a chicken, and a pigeon who now also thinks that he is a chicken! My ancestry is French so it goes without saying that my favourite place is Paris. The food, culture and atmosphere of Paris is nothing short of amazing.
I am a self taught home cook who loves big flavours in food. My passion for food surfaced when I was 10 years old, watching TV chef Ian Hewitson and learning different techniques. Since then, the food of Adrian Richardson and Jamie Oliver has been my inspiration. I love how one can create a healthy full flavoured meal from just the simplest of ingredients. I especially love chilli and garlic and use them in most of my food.
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