Peppers ... bright, sweet and versatile

Peppers so bright, sweet and versatile. Bell peppers (Capsicums) are a firm favourite in lots of Mediterranean dishes. Yellow, orange and red peppers are generally the sweetest, while green ones have a more bitter flavour. 

How about trying these two recipes ...

Red Peppers Stuffed With Cod

Ingredients

Serves Six (adjust as necessary)

600g cod

6 red peppers

1 small red chilli pepper (optional)

3 tomatoes

1 small bunch of basil

2 cloves of garlic

100ml olive oil

80g grated parmesan

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Sicilian Baked Red Peppers

Ingredients

serves three as a starter or six as a side dish

3 large red peppers, washed

3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus a little extra

12 vine cherry tomatoes, washed and halved

2 garlic cloves, peeled and thinly sliced

1 small red chilli, washed, deseeded and finely chopped

2 tsp baby capers, drained and rinsed

9 black olives, pitted and halved

125 g ball buffalo mozzarella, drained and diced (optional)

1 handful small fresh basil leaves, washed, to garnish

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You will find a variety of recipe ideas within this blog and not all may be suitable for you. Always take account of your personal circumstances, needs, illnesses and medication you may be taking. Any allergies, or underlying health issues must always be taken into account. If you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter. If you have any concerns about your health, it is always advisable to consult your doctor or health care team.

All the best Jan