Stuffed Green Pepper with Mussel and Basil Sauce

Roasted green pepper stuffed with savory rice and parmesan, served with a rich white wine, cream, and mussel sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1144.5 kcals 1144.5 kcals
Carbohydrates 44.2 grams 44.2 grams
Fat 78.4 grams 78.4 grams
Protein 38.6 grams 38.6 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
1 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
25
g
Parmesan
grated
3
tbsp
Double Cream
heavy cream
GrainsCereals
85
g
Long Grain Rice
cooked and drained
Liquids
175
ml
NutsSeeds
1
unit
Salt
to taste
1
unit
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
1
clove
Garlic
crushed
1
tbsp
Sage
chopped fresh
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
2
tbsp
Parsley
chopped fresh
2
tbsp
Basil
chopped fresh
OilsFats
30
ml
Olive Oil
two tablespoons for roasting
30
ml
Olive Oil
two tablespoons for sauce
Seafood
250
g
Mussels
live, debearded, cleaned and rinsed
Vegetables
0.5
piece
Green Pepper
left whole
0.5
piece
Green Pepper
chopped
0.25
piece
Onion
chopped
1
piece
Tomato
seeds removed and chopped
0.5
piece
Onion
finely chopped

Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Place the whole green pepper half on a baking tray, drizzle with 30ml of oil, season, and roast for 8-10 minutes.
  • Fry the remaining onion and garlic for 3-4 minutes in the remaining oil until soft.
  • Add chopped pepper, tomato, cooked rice, and sage, heating for 4-5 minutes before stirring in parmesan.
  • Fill the roasted pepper half with the prepared rice mixture.
  • Discard any mussels that do not open when tapped.
  • Sauté the sauce onions and garlic in olive oil for 5-6 minutes until softened.
  • Add white wine, bring to a simmer, then add mussels and cover for 4-5 minutes.
  • Remove mussels, discard unopened ones, and stir cream and parsley into the liquid.
  • Reduce the sauce by one third, then return the shelled mussels and basil to the pan.
  • Serve the stuffed pepper in a dish with the sauce spooned around it.