Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are very tasty

Stuffed peppers is an Italian traditional food recipe dish. Stuffed peppers are delicious on their own or served with a salad or rice. Stuffed peppers is a simple dish to make. If you enjoy stuffed peppers, why not try out these other great recipes; stuffed cabbage leaves, stuffed onion skins.

Serves: 4

Cooking Time: 35 minutes

Oven Setting: Preheat to 180C (350F) or Gas Mark 4

Ingredients:

4 peppers (red)
1 aubergine (cubed)
1 zucchini
2 oz leek (chopped)
4 oz cooked ham
1 clove garlic (chopped)
oregano (pinch)
olive oil (extra virgin)
salt and pepper (to taste)

Method:

1. Chop the leek.

2. Chop the garlic.

3. Wash the zucchini.

4. Cut the zucchini into thin slices.

5. Put a little olive oil in to a frying pan.

6. Put the frying pan over a low heat.

7. Add the leek.

8. Add the garlic.

9. Cook and stir for a few minutes.

10. Add the zucchini.

11. Add the cub ed aubergine pieces to the frying pan.

12. Cook for about two minutes.

13. Add a pinch of oregano.

14. Add the salt and pepper to taste.

15. Cut the red peppers in half lengthways.

16. Remove seeds and white strips.

17. Wash and dry the red peppers.

18. Place the red peppers into a greased baking pan.

19. Fill the red peppers with the cooked vegetables.

20. Top with the chopped ham.

21. Add a sprinkle of olive oil to each pepper.

22. Cook for 30 minutes in the preheated oven at 180C (350F) or Gas Mark 4.

23. Remove from oven.

24. Serve the stuffed peppers hot.

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