Minty Feta-Stuffed Red Capsicums: Savory Rice Delight 🌶️🍚

Rice and Feta-Filled Roasted Capsicums Recipe

🕒 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 45 minutes

Description:

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Rice and Feta-Filled Roasted Capsicums, a savory dish perfect for lunch or snacks. This recipe combines the sweetness of red capsicums with the richness of feta cheese and the earthiness of rice, creating a wholesome and satisfying meal.

Recipe Category:

Lunch/Snacks

Keywords:

White Rice, Medium Grain Rice, Rice, Vegetable, < 60 Mins, Oven, Stove Top

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 258.7
• Fat: 7.2g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.5g
• Cholesterol: 11.1mg
• Sodium: 203.9mg
• Carbohydrates: 42.7g
  • Fiber: 4.5g
  • Sugar: 6.7g
• Protein: 8g

Ingredients:

• 2 red capsicums
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 yellow onion
• 2 garlic cloves
• 150g medium-grain white rice
• 250ml water
• 250ml vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 300g spinach
• 2 tbsp fresh mint
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
• 2 tbsp dried currants
• 50g feta cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to a hot temperature.
2. Prepare Capsicums: Halve the red capsicums and remove the seeds, then place them in a large baking dish.
3. Roast Capsicums: Roast the capsicum halves uncovered in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes.
4. Cook Aromatics: Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add finely chopped onion and minced garlic cloves, stirring occasionally until the onion softens.
5. Cook Rice: Add the medium-grain white rice, vegetable stock, water, and lemon juice to the saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the saucepan and cook for about 15 minutes or until the rice is just tender.
6. Prepare Filling: Stir in chopped spinach, fresh mint, pine nuts, and dried currants into the cooked rice until well combined.
7. Fill Capsicums: Spoon the rice mixture evenly into the roasted capsicum halves.
8. Top with Cheese: Sprinkle the tops of the stuffed capsicums with crumbled feta cheese.
9. Final Roasting: Return the filled capsicums to the hot oven, uncovered, and roast for an additional 15 minutes or until the feta cheese browns lightly.

Serving:

• Serve the Rice and Feta-Filled Roasted Capsicums hot, garnished with additional fresh mint leaves if desired. Enjoy the delightful combination of flavors and textures in this satisfying dish!

This recipe yields 4 servings of Rice and Feta-Filled Roasted Capsicums. It’s a perfect option for a flavorful and nutritious meal, packed with wholesome ingredients and vibrant colors. Enjoy the culinary experience of preparing and sharing this delicious dish with your loved ones!