Stuffed Capsicums
These brown rice, ricotta and mushroom stuffed capsicums would be a flavourful side to a simple roasted chicken.
INGREDIENTS
- 6 large green sweet capsicums
- 1 tbsp soft margarine
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup Kellogg’s® All Bran®
- 2 cups cooked brown rice
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 6 tbsp shredded cheddar cheese
DIRECTIONS
1. Cut off tops of capsicums and remove seeds. In large saucepan, cook capsicums in boiling water for 2 minutes. Drain well. Stand capsicums, cut side up, in foil lined 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9-inch) baking pan. Set aside.
2. In large saucepan over medium heat, melt margarine. Add celery and mushrooms. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Stir in cereal, rice, salsa and ricotta cheese.
3. Fill capsicums with rice mixture. Top each with 15 ml (1 tbsp) Cheddar cheese.Bake at 180°C (350°F) for about 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Serve hot.