Roast capsicum and cheese rolls with olive dressing

Prep
15m
Cook
05m
serves
6
roast capsicum and cheese rolls with olive dressing
roast capsicum and cheese rolls with olive dressing
This vibrant starter will please your eyes, tastebuds and waistline!

Ingredients (14)

  • 3 red and 3 yellow capsicums
  • 300g low-fat ricotta
  • 300g reduced-fat cream cheese
  • Grated rind of 1 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1/2 cup chopped basil leaves, plus extra small basil leaves to serve
  • Rocket leaves, to serve

Dressing

  • 120ml olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • Juice of 1/2 lemon
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1/2 cup chopped basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup sliced black olives
  • 1 teaspoon caster sugar

Don't forget you can add these ingredients to your Woolworths shopping list.

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Method

  • 1.
    Grill or roast capsicums whole until skins are blackened. Cool slightly, then hold each one under running water and wipe away the charred skin.
  • 2.
    Cut each capsicum open lengthways down one side, remove core and seeds, cut off ends, then open out flat. Pat dry with paper towel and set aside.
  • 3.
    Place ricotta, cream cheese, lemon rind and garlic in a food processor. Process to combine, then season to taste with salt and pepper. Add half the basil leaves (reserving rest for dressing) and pulse briefly to combine.
  • 4.
    Divide cheese mixture among capsicums and roll to enclose. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • 5.
    To make dressing, place all the ingredients and remaining basil in a jar. Shake well to combine.
  • 6.
    When ready to serve, divide rocket leaves among 4 plates. Halve each capsicum roll and place 1 red and 1 yellow half on the rocket. Shake dressing again, drizzle over top and garnish with extra small basil leaves.
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