Bean Stuffed Peppers - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 tbsp olive oil, plus extra for drizzling
    1 None zucchini, finely chopped
    1 None small butternut squash, peeled, deseeded, chopped
    1 None red onion, halved, sliced
    2 cloves garlic, minced
    1 oz taco seasoning mix
    1 (13.5 oz) can Mexican-style beans
    1 (13.5 oz) can chopped tomatoes
    4 None red peppers, tops sliced off, seeds removed
    3.5 oz Cheddar cheese, grated
    1/4 cup fresh breadcrumbs
    None None chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
    None None sour cream and salad, to serve
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F. Line a baking tray with foil.
    Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add zucchini, squash, onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for 10-15 mins, or until tender. Add taco seasoning. Cook, stirring, for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Stir in beans and tomatoes. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring, for 2-3 mins, until sauce thickens slightly.
    Arrange peppers and lids on prepared tray, trimming bases of peppers so they sit flat. Spoon bean mixture into peppers. Drizzle a little olive oil over top and bake for 15 mins. Sprinkle with cheese and breadcrumbs. Bake for 5-10 mins, until tender.
    Sprinkle with cilantro and put lids back on. Serve with sour cream and salad.

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