stuffed paprikas

fresh and simple paprika dish

Stuffed paprikas often call for a whole bunch of ingredients and it could be too time-consuming and labour-intensive to make. This recipe is super simple and only calls for very few ingredients. At first, I did not believe that only fried shallots, some cheese, and a humble pesto sauce could do such a wonderful combination, but the ingredients work perfectly together.

ingredients for roasted paprikas

• 4 long paprikas favourite colours
• olive oil 60ml (4 tbsp)
• salt and pepper to season

for frying the shallots

• 4 small shallots, thinly chopped
• olive oil 60ml (4tbsps)

for making the pesto

• a handful of basil leaves
• olive oil 30ml (2 tbsp)
• walnut 30g (1/4 cup)
• shaved or grated parmesan 30g (1/4 cup)
• water 30 ml (2tbsps)

for the topping

• grated goat or parmesan cheese

to roast the paprikas

• preheat oven to 180°C and line tray with baking sheet
• make a long cut on the paprikas
• take out the seeds
• place them on the baking tray lined with baking paper
• pour the olive oil and season with salt and pepper
• put the tray in the preheated oven
• roast for 30 minutes

to fry the shallots

• heat the oil and add the cut shallots
• cover the pan with a lid
• add some water
• let it steam and eventually fry
• stir every 2-3 minutes for a golden colour

to make the pesto

• put all the ingredients in a blender and blitz

to assemble

• open the roasted paprikas
• spread the fried shallots on them
• cover with cheese
• put back in the oven for 3 minutes so the cheese melts
• spoon the pesto on top and serve

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