Peppers Filled With Corn, Chili & Cheese
- Ready In:
- 1hr 5mins
- Ingredients:
- 11
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 4 bell peppers, any colour, tops removed and deseeded
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 red onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 red chili peppers, deseeded and finely chopped or 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 zucchini, diced
- 6 ounces sweetcorn
- 1 avocado, diced
- 2 ounces cheddar cheese, grated
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- salt and pepper
directions
- Heat oven to 375°F Bring a large pan of water to the boil, then cook the peppers for 5 minutes Remove and drain, cut side down, on some kitchen paper.
- Heat 1 tbsp of the oil in a frying pan and cook the onion for 3 mins until tender. Add the cumin and chili or cayenne pepper and cook for a further 2-3 minutes
- Add the zucchini, then cook for 4 mins until tender.
- Remove from the heat, then stir in the sweetcorn, avocado, cheese, cilantro and seasoning.
- Spoon the filling into the peppers, then stand them in a baking dish. Drizzle with remaining oil, then bake for 30-35 mins until the peppers are very soft.
- Leave to stand for about 5 mins, then serve warm with soured cream, a chili bean salad and corn chips.
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RECIPE SUBMITTED BY
English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)