Cous Cous Stuffed Pepper

I'm sure this won't be a new meal idea for anyone but it's so simple and delicious I couldn't resist making my own version. This is also great option for vegans as you get a good balance of nutrients as well as a filling meal! It doesn't require a lot of ingredients and is a great lunch and dinner option.

Ingredients:
- 1 x pepper (colour is down to your preference, I used red)
- About 100g cous cous 
- Mixed herbs
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
- Salad (optional) 

Extras:
- Roasting tray


Now, here's what to do...

• Pre heat the oven to 180 degrees celsius.
• Cut the top off the pepper, remove the centre and the seeds but do not throw the top away!
• Put the pepper in the oven, leaving the top out, and cook for about 20 minutes or until the pepper is soft.
• While the pepper is cooking, boil a half full kettle and pour the water into a heat proof bowl.
• Add the cous cous to the boil, cover the top and leave to stand for about 10 minutes.
• When the cous cous has softened up and all the water has been absorbed add the herbs, a drizzle of lemon juice and mix together.
• After about 16 minutes take the pepper out of the oven and stuff with the cous cous. Put the top of the pepper on the tray too, drizzle it all with a bit of olive oil and cook for a further 4-5 minutes. 
• Serve with a side salad and some dressing if desired.

So far this is one of my favourite meals, both to make and to eat! It is very simple and take a lot of time. You can change it up a bit by using rice instead of cous cous, or adding further ingredients like sun dried tomatoes or even some cheese. It's also a great idea for dinner parties or catering for larger numbers as you just make one pepper per person.

Enjoy!