Veggie stuffed peppers

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas

Step 2

Put the peppers on a large baking tray, cut side up. Roast for 20–25 minutes or until they start to blister. Remove from the oven and set aside.

Step 3

While the peppers are roasting, heat the oil in a large pan and cook the onions and garlic for about 5 minutes until softened but not browned.

Step 4

Add the mushrooms, courgette and tomatoes, together with the cayenne pepper, paprika, salt and pepper, and fry for 5 minutes until the mushrooms soften.

Step 5

Finally, add the mixed beans, black olives and sun-dried tomatoes. Stir well, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Spoon the vegetable mixture into the roasted peppers, filling them generously. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Put the peppers back in the oven for 3–5 minutes, until the cheese starts to brown and melt.

Step 7

To serve, sprinkle the peppers with freshly chopped herbs.