Sumac & Zaatar with stuffed capsicums!

Sumac & Zataar, two ingredients that are an essential part of the Lebanese Cuisine.

So why not combine them both together…
Ingredients:

• 1 Kg Chicken pieces (of your choice)
• 1 Tbsp Sumac
• 1 Tbsp Zataar
• 1 Tbsp Arab 7 spice
• 1 Tbsp paprika
• Salt & pepper
• Lemon wedges/slices
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• Olive oil
• Spanish onion (sliced)
• Toasted Nuts (Pine nuts,almonds)

Method:

1. In a bowl marinate chicken with the all above spices,oil & lemon. 
2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 1 hour.
3. Once marinated well, place the chicken in a oven proof dish and cook covered for approx 30mins and uncovered for a further 8-10mins.
4. Once cooked serve & garnish with parsley leaves and toasted nuts.

Ingredients:

• 3 Capsicums (Halved)
• 1.5 cups Basmati rice(washed)
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 onion diced
• Tumeric
• Salt & pepper
• 3 cups chicken stock
• Shredded cheese (Parmesan, tasty or both)

Method:

1. In a pot heat a little oil and sautè off the diced onions till fragrant & translucent.
2. Add the can of diced tomatoes, along with the pre-washed rice. Stir and season with salt, pepper & Tumeric.
3. Slowly pour in the stock while stiring the rice. Allow to simmer and bring up to a boil.
4. Lower heat and cover pot for approx 10mins or till rice has cooked. 
5. In the meantime, prep your capsicum in a oven proof dish.
6. Atuff the capsicums with the cooked rice, top with cheese and sprinkle Zataar.
7. Place in the pre-heated oven for approx 15-17mins.

A video recipe for this is up on my YouTube channel “Amira’s Lifestyle Guide” (Click here)

Enjoy🍴