Stuffed Sweet Paprikas

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 Stuffed Sweet Paprikas

Stuffed Sweet Paprikas

Millions of people all over the world have been forced by the unprecedented times of the COVID-19 epidemic to slow down their pace in life for some time, by living under various lock down regulations. Like these millions of people staying at home, I too have had to look at ways to keep myself occupied and also happy. So, amongst the things I have been doing, is a lot of baking and cooking, after all we have to eat. My kitchen is my happy place. It has been loads of fun cooking and baking, then clicking photos and sharing recipes with family and friends over social media. These lock down days have seriously brought about the creative side in many individuals, which is pleasing to know.  It has been exciting to attempt a few different but interesting and delicious meals with the limited ingredients available.

Whilst shopping for essential fresh produce, these beautiful, large, coloured sweet paprikas were purchased and brought home to cheer me up. That it did!

Stuffed Sweet Paprikas

The sight of these colourful paprikas filled me with inspiration and I was reminded that there is no place for doom and gloom. It was exciting to see these colourful paprikas amongst the absolutely essential fresh produce like onions, potatoes and tomatoes that we had been accustomed to for a few weeks being under lock down. I could immediately envision a starter of stuffed sweet paprikas. 

A few ingredients are required, again most of which you would have in your refrigerator. The sweetness of the paprika, the tangy flavour of the feta and the heat from the hot chilli leaves a flavourful taste. 

The paprikas can be stuffed and placed in the refrigerator a few hours in advance before baking in the oven just before serving. Its super quick to prepare and delicious.

Stuffed Sweet Paprikas Recipe

Preparation and baking time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

6 Sweet Paprikas
150g Feta Cheese
1 and a half cups Baby Spinach
3 Hot Chillies
1 Tablespoon Oil

Method

1. Wash the paprikas and dry with a paper towel.

2. Using a knife slit the paprikas but create a slit only big enough to fill up the paprikas. Scoop out  the seeds and set aside. 

3. In a mixing bowl add the washed and chopped baby spinach, chopped chilli and feta.


Stuffed Sweet Paprikas


Note: The feta cheese I have used contains black pepper and mixed herbs. Also remember that feta cheese has a tangy taste. I have therefore omitted the use of salt and pepper. 


Stuffed Sweet Paprikas

4. Combine all of the ingredients together lightly. The filling is now ready. 


5. Take a few teaspoons of the filling and gently stuff the paprikas.


6. Place the stuffed paprikas in a casserole dish and brush lightly with oil.





7. Bake in a preheated oven at 180 degrees for about 25 minutes or until the paprikas have a lovely golden roasted texture. 

Stuffed Sweet Paprika

8. Remove from oven and serve immediately as your starter.

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