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Stuffed Capsicum
Serves 4
30 mins
200 Kcal
Stuffed capsicum, also known as stuffed bell peppers, is quite a tasty and colourful vegetable dish that can be prepared with colourful vegetables and mouth-watering fillings. You can easily understand how versatile this recipe can be while leading as a main meal or as a side dish for family meals or gatherings. And if you are seeking a deliciously prepared stuffed capsicum recipe, here it is for you! Fill the capsicum: Choose fresh, firm bell peppers in whatever colours you like. Remove tops, remove seeds, and throw them out. For the filling, you will cook quinoa or rice mixed with saut ed onions, garlic, and all other vegetables you have prepared - corn, carrots, and peas, seasoned by herbs and spices with oregano, basil, and the tiniest pinch of chilli flakes. Once the stuffing is ready, fill each of the capsicums very liberally. You can add a little crumbled paneer or cheese to give it a creamy touch. Arrange these stuffed capsicums upright in a baking tray, drizzle over some olive oil, and then cover with foil. Bake at 375 F (190 C) for about 25-30 minutes or until the peppers are tender. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Fill the prepared capsicums with the rice mixture, placing them on the prepared baking sheet. Bake at 375 F for 20 minutes, then cover with foil and bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the flesh is tender; remove foil and bake for the last 10 minutes to colour the tops just slightly golden. This stuffed capsicum recipe is not only easy but also nutritious. Serve it hot with a side salad or any favourite dipping sauce for a tasty combination of flavours and textures in every bite!
Ingredients required for Stuffed Capsicum
- 4 capsicum
- 200 gms paneer
- 100 gms cheese
- 1 onion
- 1 tomatoes
- 2 tbsp sweet corn
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- As per taste salt
- Coriander leaves
Cooking steps for Stuffed Capsicum
- 1Stuffed capsicum, or bell peppers, is a righteous food product that combines the colourful richness of vibrancy with the deepness of delicious flavour, both have greatly been liked immensely among vegetarians and non-vegetarians.
- 2It involves the wholesome goodness of capsicum combined with a cheesy filling. It makes for one of the most tasteful appetizers or side dishes for a meal.
- 3For sure, this recipe for stuffed capsicum is colourful and delicious and will surely bring happy smiles to the faces of your family and friends.
- 4Here's how to prepare this dish step by step.
- 5Preheat your oven to 180 C or 350 F.
- 6This is important since it'll make the capsicum cook evenly and the cheese melt properly.
- 7Now set the oven heating up while you prepare the capsicum. Use 4 medium capsicums and your favourite colours such as red, yellow, or green for great colour.
- 8Cleaning: Carefully take each capsicum under running water to remove the dirt on it.
- 9Then cut the top from each one and take out the seeds and membranes inside so you have an empty vessel to be stuffed.
- 10Do not damage the outer walls as they must hold the filling well.
- 11Finally, we will prepare the stuffing.
- 12In a mixing bowl, we will put 200 gms of grated paneer and 100 gms of grated mozzarella cheese.
- 13Paneer brings in the rich creamy texture, while mozzarella adds a lovely stretchiness when melted.
- 14This mixture will be added to 1 finely chopped onion and 1 finely chopped tomato without seeds.
- 15The onion adds crunch and a flavour with a hint of sweetness, and the tomato enhances freshness and juiciness to the stuffing.
- 16To add more flavour, mix in 2 tablespoons of sweet corn, adding slight sweetness and a dash of colour to the stuffing.
- 17Add in the 1/2 teaspoon of red chilli powder to give it some heat, the 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala to give it depth, and salt to taste.
- 18Mix everything well together so that all the ingredients are combined.
- 19The filling should be well seasoned and fully flavoured at this stage, as that will be the star of your stuffed capsicum.
- 20Once the stuffing is ready, now it is time to fill the capsicum.
- 21Spoon the mixture into each hollowed capsicum, pressing it down gently to make sure they are fully filled. Pack the stuffing in; a generous filling makes the dish more satisfying.
- 22Stuffing all the capsicums in place them upright in a baking dish.
- 23To retain moisture and ensure even cooking, loosely cover the dish withaluminiumm foil.
- 24Now it is time for baking.
- 25Put the covered baking dish into the oven very carefully and bake for almost 20 minutes.
- 26It will let the capsicum get soften,ed and the cheeswill e start to melt. Remove the foil after 20 minutes but keep the capsicum back in the oven for another 10 minutes. In the last 10 minutes, the cheese will brown.
- 27This gives the dish a crunchy feel.
- 28Once cooked, remove the capsicum from the oven and leave it to cool for some minutes.
- 29To give it a shine along, garnish it with the freshly chopped coriander leaves bursting into fresh colour and flavour. This recipe of stuffed capsicum is to be served hot, perhaps as an appetizer or a side dish to your favourite main course.
- 30Stuffed capsicum is very attractive with the presentation and even with an excellent harmony of flavours and texture.
- 31Every bite gives a sweet flavour and smoky from the capsicum; the creamy filling contrasts these.
- 32Serve this dish at parties, to your family, or at home for dinner.