Baked Capsicum Bell Peppers

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A scrumptious first course dish.. I have not faced any problems with the mixture turning out too dry, but after the 1st review, i have made a change in quantity for breadcrumbs. So, you may add/reduce as per your preference.

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Steps

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Pre-heat oven to gas mark 4 / 180c / 350f.

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In a bowl , mix the tuna , black olives , grated garlic , chopped parsley and breadcrumbs until you have a smooth mixture.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds but leaving the stalks intact.

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Stuff each half with 3-4 tbsp of the mixture.

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Place on a well-greased baking tray.

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Drizzle the top with olive oil and bake the capsicums in top shelf of the oven for about 45-50 minutes.

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Remove from oven and transfer them onto a serving dish , with all the juices from the tray poured over the peppers.

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Drizzle with a little more of olive oil if desired.

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Ingredients

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capsicums, tuna, fresh breadcrumb, black olives, parsley, garlic clove, extra virgin olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper