Description
A vibrant and flavorful dish, perfect for a dinner party or a special weeknight meal. Most of the prep can be done ahead of time!
Ingredients
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- 1 tsp light tasting vegetable oil
- 1 star anise
- 2 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 black peppercorns
- 1 medium onion
- 0 oz (10 g) root ginger
- 1 small fresh green chilli
- 1 lbs (454 g) minced lamb
- 5 oz (140 g) peas
- 1.5 tsp garam masala
- A small handful of fresh coriander
- 4 tsp lemon juice
- Salt
- 4 red peppers
- Olive oil
- Ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a medium pan.
- Add the star anise, cloves, cinnamon, and peppercorns. Heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the chopped onions and cook until very soft.
- Add the ginger and chili. Stir well.
- Add the lamb. Stir well and cook over medium-low heat, uncovered. Stir occasionally until most of the moisture has evaporated (about 20 minutes).
- Add the peas and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Switch off the heat and remove the star anise and cinnamon stick.
- Add the garam masala, fresh coriander, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Stir well and taste.
- Let the mixture cool.
- Preheat the oven to 392°F (200°C).
- Cut the peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- Place the halved peppers on a baking tray. Brush with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove the peppers from the oven and drain any water.
- Stuff the peppers with the lamb mixture.
- Return the peppers to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, until tender and the lamb stuffing is hot and slightly crispy.
- Serve with green salad leaves.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use lamb shoulder instead of minced lamb.
- To save time, prep the lamb mixture a day ahead and store it in the refrigerator.
- If you don’t have fresh green chili, use 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper instead.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100