Stuffed peppers aren’t always the most appealing dish. In fact anyone who has ever dabbled with vegetarianism will probably have tasted some unspeakable versions, many of which more closely resemble miniature paddling pools than supper. The key is finding things to pad the centre that won’t leach excess liquid, leaving a soppy mess on your plate. Enter the chia seeds, which have a remarkable ability to absorb any surplus fluid. What follows is a pretty dish that’s perfect for a summer mezze spread. Try coupling it with a very crisp green salad and some pickles if there are just two of you at the table, or combine it with the Smokey Aubergine with Tomatoes, Pickled Onion, Parsley and Pomegranate Molasses and some Quinoa and Courgette Fritters with Strained Yoghurt and Roasted and Fresh Tomato Skewers with Mint and Halloumi for a crowd.