Baked Stuffed Capsicum Or How To Make Baked Stuffed Capsicum Recipe

Risotto is a famous continental preparation of rice with milk products, especially cheese. It is flavoured richly with garlic, pepper and optionally a few herbs too. With its lusciously creamy texture, it becomes a perfect stuffing for spicy capsicum in this delectable dish! Topped with loads of grated cheese, the vibrant, risotto-stuffed red capsicums look really appetizing. What is more, the Baked Stuffed Capsicum tastes even better than it looks, so your expectations are sure to be surpassed.

Baked Stuffed Capsicum Or How To Make Baked Stuffed Capsicum Recipe

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Baked Stuffed Capsicum Or How To Make Baked Stuffed Capsicum Recipe

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Baking time:  12 to 15 minutes   Baking temperature:  180 C (360 F).   Total Time:     8Makes 8 stuffed capsicum
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Ingredients


For The Risotto Filling
1 1/2 cups cooked brown rice or
1 tbsp butter
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
3/4 cup milk
1 tbsp finely chopped celery
1/4 cup fresh cream
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
salt to taste
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) to taste

Other Ingredients
4 red capsicum
melted butter for greasing
salt for sprinkling
1/2 cup grated processed cheese
2 tsp dry red chilli flakes (paprika)

Method
For the risotto filling

    For the risotto filling
  1. Heat the butter in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the rice, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. Add the milk, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  4. Add the celery, fresh cream and cheese, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  5. Add salt and pepper powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring continuously.
  6. Divide the filling into 8 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed

    How to proceed
  1. Cut each capsicum into half vertically, deseed the capsicum halves and grease them lightly using a little melted butter.
  2. Sprinkle a little salt on each deseeded capsicum half.
  3. Stuff each capsicum half with a portion of the filling and place them on a greased baking tray.
  4. Sprinkle a little grated cheese evenly over each capsicum half.
  5. Bake in a pre-heated oven at 180 c (360 f) for 8 to 10 minutes.
  6. Sprinkle dry red chilli flakes over the capsicum halves and serve immediately.
Nutrient values per stuffed capsicum
Energy187 cal
Protein5.7 g
Carbohydrates26.6 g
Fiber1.1 g
Fat5.8 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Vitamin A115.2 mcg
Vitamin B10.1 mg
Vitamin B20 mg
Vitamin B31.4 mg
Vitamin C1 mg
Folic Acid7.6 mcg
Calcium132.7 mg
Iron0.9 mg
Magnesium0 mg
Phosphorus0 mg
Sodium17.3 mg
Potassium105 mg
Zinc0.7 mg
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Reviews

Baked Stuffed Capsicum Or How To Make Baked Stuffed Capsicum Recipe
 on 22 Jul 15 04:02 PM
5

Baked stuffed capsicum.. the risotto stuffing is so creamy and cheesy.. the capsicum has a nice crunch in every bite.. this is best as a starter.. serve it just when out of the oven..
Baked Stuffed Capsicum
 on 29 May 14 07:14 PM
4

Baked Stuffed Capsicum
 on 28 Jan 14 01:18 PM
2

The risotto stuffing was nice and can be had stand alone, but the recipe by itself was very bland
Baked Stuffed Capsicum
 on 07 Nov 12 03:15 PM
5

This recipe I made for a party and it was a super hit ! My guest really enjoyed it...the Rissoto rice stuffing is mouth watering !