Stuffed Bell Peppers with Grana Padano Cheese

Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a pan.
To the oil add 1 medium onion (chopped), 3 cloves of garlic (grated) and ½ teaspoon of red chili flakes.
Add saute till onions soften.

Once the onions have slightly colored, add 500 grams of mince lamb to the pan.
Combine well.
Cook on medium-high heat till meat is almost cooked.

Add 100 grams of button mushrooms (chopped).
Add 1 ½ cups of corn kernels and combine.
Add two 400-gram cans of diced tomatoes and mix well.
Add 1 teaspoon of paprika and 1tablespoon of oregano.
2 teaspoons of cumin powder, 1 tablespoon of thyme and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste.
Mix well and season with salt and pepper.
Add ½ cup of grated Grana Padano cheese.
1 ½ cups of cooked long grain rice.
Cook for 5-10 minutes till everything comes together.

Combine well and add ¼ cup of finely chopped fresh Italian parsley.
Cut the tops off the peppers and spoon out the ribs and seeds.
Lightly sprinkle the insides of the peppers with salt.
Cover the tray with cling wrap and place in microwave for 4-5 minutes.

Fill the peppers with the cooked meat, rice and cheese mixture.
Sprinkle grated Grana Padano cheese on the top of each pepper.
Bake at 180 deg C for 20 minutes.

And dinner is ready!