1 ea Serrano chili, seeded 1/2 tb Ginger, chopped 1/4 c Cilantro leaves 2 tb Lime juice 2 1/2 c Water ----------------------------------STUFFING---------------------------------- 1 tb Extra virgin olive oil 1 1/4 c Millet 1 ea Yellow bell pepper, diced 1/2 c Corn kernels, defrosted 1 c Tomato, coarsely chopped 1/4 ts Salt 1/4 ts Black pepper 6 ea Red bell peppers 3 tb Pine nuts or pumpkin seeds Combine chili, ginger, cilantro & lime juice in a blender & process till smooth. Add water & set aside. Heat oil over moderate heat. Add millet & diced pepper & stir-fry 3 to 4 minutes. Add blender ingredients, corn, tomato, salt & pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover & cook until the liquid has been absorbed, about 20 minutes. Set aside for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork. Preheat oven to 375F. To prepare peppers, halve them lengthwise, derib them & remove seeds. Blanch for 4 minutes in boiling water, drain & pat dry. Mound the pilaf into the pepper halves, sprinkle with pine nuts or pumpkin seeds. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.
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