CHEESE FILLED ROASTED CHILLIES

 

Ingredients

8 green bullhorn chillies
1 cup shredded tasty cheese
2 spring onions, sliced
1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
700g bottle tomato passata
1 tablespoon fresh coriander, plus sprigs, chopped, to serve
8 flour tortillas, warmed (see note)
Sour cream, for serving

How to Make

1.Place the chillies directly on a stovetop gas burner over high heat and cook, turning as needed, for about 5 minutes, or until the skin is evenly charred. Transfer the chillies to a bowl and cover tightly with cling film. Set aside for about 10 minutes. Using a small, sharp knife, scrape the blackened skin from the chillies, then make a lengthwise slit down one side of each chilli. Carefully remove the seeds, keeping the stems attached.

2.In a bowl, toss the tasty cheese, spring onions, and all but 2 tablespoons of the feta cheese. Season to taste with salt. Stuff the chillies with the cheese mixture, dividing equally. Set the chillies aside.

3.Heat a large heavy frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the oil and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, or until the garlic is lightly toasted. Stir in the passata and chopped coriander and bring the mixture to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to low, lay the stuffed chillies, cut side up, in a single layer in the sauce, and simmer gently without stirring for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese has melted.


4.Divide the chillies and their sauce among 4 plates. Sprinkle the remaining feta cheese and coriander sprigs over. Encourage guests to make little tacos with the flour tortillas and sour cream. 

 

Notes

The chillies can be stuffed 1 day ahead, covered and refrigerated.

The best way to warm tortillas is to place them directly on a stovetop gas burner over medium heat, turning as needed with tongs, for about 30 seconds per side, or until they are heated through and slightly charred (this char adds great flavor). Stack the warm tortillas and wrap them in a clean tea towel to keep them warm.