Stuffed Red Peppers

These yummy roasted red peppers make a brilliant, quick children’s supper (or adult side dish) served with some rice, whole wheat/brown rice pasta or a baked potato. They are deliciously sweet and as a result are often a big hit with little ones. They also work cold for picnics and lunch boxes.

Peppers are bursting with vitamin C which is a key nutrient for our immune system. They also contain valuable antioxidants such as lutein for healthy eyes, and beta carotene which is converted to vitamin A in the body for immune and skin health. Goats cheese is also often better tolerated than cow’s milk.

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 red peppers

  • 100g goats cheese

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 15-20g pine nuts

  • A few sprigs basil

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Preheat the oven to 200C.

  2. Simply cut your red peppers in half and place onto a roasting tray.

  3. Divide up your goats cheese evenly into your red peppers and scatter on top your pine nuts.

  4. Place in the oven for 20-30 minutes, depending on their size.

  5. You want them to be completely softened and taking on a bit of colour around the edges. Take out of the oven.

  6. In a little bowl mix together your olive oil and chopped basil and drizzle over the top of your peppers before serving. Serve warm.