BELL PEPPERS STUFFED WITH COUSCOUS

BELL PEPPERS STUFFED WITH COUSCOUS

INGREDIENTS:

1 red bell pepper

1 yellow bell pepper

3 tsp of olive oil

For the filling:

1/2 cup of couscous or any other macaroni

2 tsp of olive oil

1 tsp of rosemary

pepper to taste

salt tot taste

METHOD

Make a slit across each bell pepper and remove the seeds but leave the bell pepper whole. In a non stick pan heat the olive oil and place the bell peppers and fry these on medium heat turning over so that all the sides of the bell pepper get cooked slightly.

Once the bell peppers are charred/cooked lightly on all sides remove and keep aside.

Prepare the filling: Place the couscous in a pan of hot water and leave aside for 3-4 minutes. Drain and keep aside. Heat the oil in a non stick pan and fry the couscous adding the spices. Stir fry for 2 minutes and remove from fire. Use this filling to fill the bell peppers.

Place the bell peppers in the oven for only 5-6 minutes just before serving so that these

are warm. One bell pepper per person or even half would add variety to the plate of the festive