Zombie peppers – Halloween

Ingredients

1 serving

• 1 large bell pepper, deseeded and chopped
• 1/4 cup of dry white rice
• 3/4 teaspoon of oil
• 1/2 of a medium onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 of a small red beet
• 3/4 teaspoon of soy sauce
• 1 standard cherry mozzarella ball (bocconcino)
• 1/2 of a standard individually wrapped cheese slice
• 1 teaspoon of Herbes de Provence
• 1 small pinch of black pepper

Steps

1. 1

   Slice the tops off the peppers and put the lids aside. Remove and throw away the seeds. With a sharp knife, carefully carve a spooky face into each pepper. Once they're scary enough, put the peppers in a roasting tray and turn on the oven to preheat to 180C (fan 160C, gas mark 4).

2. 2

   Bring a pan of water to the boil and cook the rice according to the packet instructions. When it's ready, drain and set aside.

3. 3

   While the rice is cooking, heat the oil in a saucepan over a medium-high heat and fry the onions until softened and beginning to go see-through – about 5 minutes.

4. 4

   Take the pan off the heat, then add in the cooked rice, grated beetroot, grated cheese, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper and herbs. Mix well.

5. 5

   Spoon the filling into the peppers, and put their lids back on. Roast in the oven for 45 minutes, or until they've softened but are still holding their scary shape! Leave to cool for 5 minutes, then dish up with a side of salad and enjoy.