Greek-style stuffed capsicums

Method

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 140C. Cook rice following packet directions. Set aside to cool. Heat half the oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add half the onion and cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until onion softens. Add lamb and cook, stirring with a wooden spoon to break up any lumps, for 5 mins or until lamb changes colour. Stir in half the garlic. Add the paprika, oregano and cumin and cook, stirring, for 1 min or until aromatic. Remove from heat. Add rice, fetta and spinach and stir to combine. Season.

• Step 2
  Meanwhile, heat remaining oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add remaining onion and garlic and cook, stirring, for 5 mins or until onion softens. Add the wine or stock and bring to the boil. Cook for 2 mins or until reduced by half. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 mins or until sauce thickens slightly. Season.
• Step 3
  Place capsicum, cut-side up, in a roasting pan. Spoon the rice mixture evenly among the capsicum halves. Pour the sauce around the capsicum. Bake, covered, for 30 mins. Uncover and bake for a further 30 mins or until capsicum is very tender. Top with parsley and lemon zest to serve.