When it comes to finding innovative weeknight dinners, sometimes it’s easy to overlook common ingredients and their hidden potential. Capsicum or bell peppers are common additions in stir-fries and salads, but their innate sweetness and crunch can be the perfect base for a hearty meal.
Stuffed capsicum is an easy dish which requires minimal prep, making it the perfect set-it-and-forget-it recipe you need for a quick dinner. The combination of Vitamin C-rich peppers, rice, herbs and veggies makes for a balanced bite that’s enhanced by the creaminess of Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangles. So if you’re looking for a way to upgrade your capsicum or simply need a fresh, healthy dinner, bookmark this recipe for later.
Cheesy Stuffed Capsicum Recipe – Serves 4
Prep Time: 15 minutes, Cooking Time: 30 minutes
Stuffed cheesy capsicum is a delightful and hearty dish featuring bell peppers filled with a mixture of cheese, herbs, and vegetables.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredients |
| 4 | Capsicums (bell peppers), tops cut off and seeds removed |
| 8 | Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangles |
| 1 | Small onion, finely chopped |
| 1 | Clove garlic, minced |
| 1 | Medium tomato, finely chopped |
| 1/2 cup | Cooked rice |
| 1/4 cup | Fresh parsley, chopped |
| 1/2 tsp | Dried oregano |
| 1/4 tsp | Paprika |
| As needed | Salt and pepper to taste |
| 1 tbsp | Olive oil |
Method
Preheat your oven to 180°C
Cut the tops off the capsicums and remove the seeds. Place them upright in a baking dish.
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until soft and translucent. Add the chopped tomato and cook for a few minutes until softened.
In a bowl, combine the cooked onion mixture with Britannia The Laughing Cow Creamy Cheese Triangles, cooked rice, chopped parsley, dried oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
Spoon the cheese mixture into each capsicum, pressing down lightly to pack the filling.
Place the stuffed capsicums in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the capsicums are tender.
Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your cheesy stuffed capsicum as a main dish or a side.