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Ingredients

For the stuffed Romero pepper 100g/3½oz mushroom risotto rice or plain risotto rice 300ml/10½fl oz vegetable stock 1 Romero pepper, cut in half length-ways 25g/1oz of Manchego cheese ½ fennel, thinly sliced ½ lemon, juice only 2 tbsp olive oil
Method

1. Preheat the oven to 200C/400F/Gas 6. 2. Add the risotto rice to a small saucepan over a low-medium heat. Gradually add the vegetable stock, stirring continuosly, until the rice is cooked - about 10-15 minutes. 3. Cut the Romero peppers lengthways and place on a baking tray, and place the cheese slices on top. 4. Place the baking tray in a hot oven for 5-7 minutes till the cheese is bubbling and golden. 5. In a griddle pan, on a medium heat, griddle the fennel for 3-4 minutes until golden and serve together with the risotto and stuffed peppers.

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