YUMMY spicy stuffed capsicum recipe

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This Spicy Stuffed Capsicum Recipe is an easy-to-prepare meal perfect to add to a BBQ, especially with summer around the corner.

Filled with fibre, antioxidants, iron, vitamin c and protein, this low calorie meal delivers many nutritional benefits at the same time as being incredibly tasty!

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Spicy Stuffed Capsicum

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Course

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Servings

Ingredients

• 300 g trim lamb mince
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 brown onion diced finely
• 1 clove garlic minced
• 1 field mushroom diced into small pieces
• 50 g reduced-fat cheddar cheese
• 1 large red capsicum cut in half and deseeded
• 1 large yellow capsicum cut in half and deseeded
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• Pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1 sprig of fresh dill

Optional Extras:

• Use lean pork, turkey, or beef mince instead of the lamb mince
• Replace the chilli flakes with fresh chopped chilli
• Use green capsicums instead, green capsicums are usually cheaper too
• Replace the dill with fresh basil or dried oregano
• Choose to serve alongside a side salad or steamed green beans

Course Main Dish Servings Ingredients 300 g trim lamb mince 1 tbsp olive oil 1 brown onion diced finely 1 clove garlic minced 1 field mushroom diced into small pieces 50 g reduced-fat cheddar cheese 1 large red capsicum cut in half and deseeded 1 large yellow capsicum cut in half and deseeded 1 tsp chilli flakes Pinch of cayenne pepper 1 sprig of fresh dill Optional Extras: Use lean pork, turkey, or beef mince instead of the lamb mince Replace the chilli flakes with fresh chopped chilli Use green capsicums instead, green capsicums are usually cheaper too Replace the dill with fresh basil or dried oregano Choose to serve alongside a side salad or steamed green beans

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Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan and fry the onion and garlic for a few minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
2. Add the minced lamb, chilli flakes and cayenne pepper and cook for 5-6 minutes, until the mince is browned.
3. Add in chopped mushroom and cook until all the ingredients are cooked.
4. Remove the mince from the heat, and stuff the hollowed out capsicums with the mince mixture.
5. Scatter some dill on top, then top with cheese.
6. Place the capsicums on baking tray or dish, and cook in a preheated oven at 190 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes, until the cheese has browned and the capsicum is cooked.

Recipe Notes

Calories per serve: 390

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