Rice-stuffed peppers

I’ve always thought of peppers as a rather heavy food, especially if stuffed!

That’s so wrong!

If you are looking for a smart and light second course (almost one-plate meal), with delicate flavor and without too much fat, this recipe is for you.

Simple ingredients for a top lunch.

 

SERVES 4 PEOPLE
READY IN 1 h

 

INGREDIENTS:

7,4 oz boiled rice

 

1 tablespoon chopped onion

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 handfuls fresh or frozen peas

1 tablespoon water

2.8 oz diced ham

 

1 egg

3 tablespoons Parmigiano cheese

4,2 oz smoked scamorza cheese

Salt and Pepper to taste

 

4 medium sized peppers, low and wide in shape

 

 

 

 

STEP 1: COOK PEAS

Brown onion in oil. Add peas, water and cook over medium heat for about 7-8 minutes covering the pan with a lid.

Add ham and cook 2 more minutes.

 

 

STEP 2: MAKE THE FILLING

Place in a bowl: rice, egg, Parmigiano cheese, scamorza cheese peas and ham. Season with salt and pepper.

 

 

 

STEP 3: CUT THE PEPPERS

Wash the peppers, cut the upper part and remove the seeds.

 

 

STEP 4: FILL THE PEPPERS

Brush the inside of the peppers with oil and season with salt.

Fill the peppers ith the fillinf previously prepared and place them in a baking sheets brushed with oil.

Close with the upper part and season with salt, pepper and oil.

 

 

STEP 5: COOK

Cook the peppers in preheated oven at 200°C for about 45 minutes.

#getBready & enjoy your meal

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