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Couscous stuffed pepper couscous
Nick Nairn
by Nick Nairn
from Ready Steady Cook

Serves 1

Preparation time less than 30 mins

Cooking time 10 to 30 mins

Vegetarian Quick Recipe


Ingredients
½ romero pepper, seeds removed
150g/5½oz cooked couscous
50ml/2fl oz olive oil
salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 orange, zest and juice only
1 lemon, zest and juice only
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1 tbsp chopped basil
1 tbsp chopped coriander


Method
1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6.
2. Place the pepper on a baking tray.
3. Drizzle with a little oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
4. Roast in the oven for 12 minutes.
5. Place the couscous in a large bowl.
6. Pour over the orange/lemon juice and oil then mix together.
7. Add the zest and herbs, season and mix well.
8. To serve, place the roasted pepper in the centre of a warm plate and spoon over the couscous mixture.


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