Feta and herb couscous stuffed peppers with rocket and sundried tomatoes

Ingredients:

For the stuffed peppers:

1 red pepper

1 yellow or orange pepper

6 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

100g couscous

40g pine nuts, toasted

120g feta cheese, chopped into 1 cm cubes

A handful of chopped mint, parsley and dill (or other herbs of your choice)

2 spring onions, finely chopped

1 lemon, juice and finely grated zest

Sea salt and black pepper

For the salad:

150g rocket leaves

50g sundried tomatoes in extra virgin olive oil

2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

A handful of parmesan shavings

Sea salt and black pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C.

2. Cut the peppers in half lengthways and remove the seeds and core with a sharp knife.

3. Place them in a baking tray and drizzle with a little oil. Season to taste. Cook in the preheated oven for about 20 minutes, or until tender.

4. Meanwhile, in a saucepan heat 300ml water with the oil and a generous pinch of salt. Once simmering, add the couscous and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and put a lid on for 5 minutes. Stir in the pine nuts, feta, herbs, spring onions, oil, lemon juice, and zest. Season to taste.

5. Stuff the cooked peppers with the mixture and set aside.

6. For the salad, toss together the rocket, sundried tomatoes, and a few tablespoons of their olive oil. Season to taste. Add the balsamic vinegar and parmesan shavings. Season to taste.

7. Serve the peppers either warm or cool with the salad.