Tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the Mediterranean with our couscous-stuffed peppers, a delightful dish that blends vibrant flavors and textures. This vegetarian delight features colorful bell peppers filled with a savory filling of fluffy couscous, aromatic vegetables, and herbs. The combination of sweet peppers, savory stuffing, and tangy tomato sauce creates a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean.
Our collection of couscous-stuffed pepper recipes offers a variety of options to suit every palate. Whether you prefer classic flavors or a spicy kick, we have a recipe that will satisfy your cravings. Our basic recipe provides a simple yet delicious foundation, while our more adventurous variations introduce exciting ingredients like feta cheese, roasted vegetables, and harissa paste.
Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure that the flavors of the peppers, stuffing, and sauce come together in perfect harmony. The tender peppers provide a vibrant vessel for the savory filling, while the aromatic sauce adds a layer of richness and depth.
Whether you're looking for a light lunch, a satisfying dinner, or a flavorful side dish, our couscous-stuffed peppers are sure to impress. Dive into our collection of recipes and discover the perfect combination of flavors to tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean.
MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS STUFFED PEPPERS
Mediterranean stuffed peppers with couscous are easy to make, healthy, and packed with fresh Greek flavors.
Provided by Ann Otis
Categories Main Dish
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 F. Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan with olive oil.
- Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise (from top to bottom). Remove the stems and seeds and place them cut-side up in the baking dish.
- Bring the broth to a boil in a medium sauce pan. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the couscous, salt, and turmeric. Cover with a lid and set aside for 10 minutes or until the water is fully absorbed. Remove the lid to cool.
- Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Add the zucchini, garlic, and oregano and cook an additional 3-4 minutes., until softened and fragrant.
- Stir in the black-eyed peas and tomatoes and cook another 2-3 minutes.
- Fold in the couscous, feta and basil. Taste and add salt and pepper to taste.
- Fill the pepper halves with the couscous mixture and cover the baking dish tightly with foil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender and the filling is golden.
- Sprinkle with extra feta and fresh basil before serving if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 kcal, Carbohydrate 65 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 763 mg, Fiber 14 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving
STUFFED PEPPERS FOR TWO
My husband likes stuffed peppers, but my original recipe made too many servings. I cut it down to accommodate just the two of us. It helps to use a small casserole dish so the peppers won't tip over while they bake. For color, I serve steamed carrots to round out the meal perfectly. -Elaine Carpenter, Horseshoe Bay, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cut tops off peppers and discard; remove seeds. Blanch peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside. , In a bowl, combine beef, 1/4 cup tomato sauce, rice, 2 tablespoons cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and egg; mix well. Stuff the peppers; place in an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Pour the remaining tomato sauce over peppers. Cover and bake at 350° for 45-60 minutes or until meat is no longer pink and peppers are tender. , Sprinkle with remaining cheese; return to the oven for 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 405 calories, Fat 20g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 193mg cholesterol, Sodium 1277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 32g protein.
COUSCOUS-STUFFED PEPPERS WITH BASIL SAUCE
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Filling: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth and cumin to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the pan until the couscous is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 to 6 minutes. Put the couscous in a large bowl and add the beans, currants, spinach, feta and 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir until all the ingredients are combined.
- Slice the tops off the peppers and remove all the ribs and seeds. If necessary, cut a very thin slice from the base to help the peppers stand up. Stuff the peppers with the filling and drizzle the tops with olive oil. Put the peppers in an 8 by 8-inch square baking dish. Fill the baking dish with 3/4-inch hot water and bake until the filling is golden and the peppers are cooked through, about 55 to 60 minutes. Cooks
- Sauce: In a blender, combine the basil, creme fraiche, olive oil, water, garlic, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Remove the peppers from the oven and arrange on serving plates. Spoon the sauce around the peppers and serve.
SLOW-COOKER COUSCOUS-STUFFED PEPPERS (COOKING FOR 2)
Busy schedule? Now you can have just the right amount ready to serve two with the help of your slow cooker.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 4h15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners inside a 5- to 6 1/2 -qt slow cooker bowl. Make sure that liner fits snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl and pull the top of the liner over rim of bowl.
- Cut thin slice from stem end of each bell pepper to remove top of pepper. Remove seeds and membranes; rinse peppers.
- In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, salt, cumin, cinnamon and red pepper. Stir in couscous. Divide beef mixture evenly among peppers.
- Pour water into lined slow cooker; stand peppers upright in cooker.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until peppers are tender. Garnish with pine nuts and cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 43 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 870 mg
MEDITERRANEAN STUFFED PEPPERS
Serve these vibrant stuffed peppers to veggie dinner party guests, then keep any leftovers for lunch the next day
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Pop the peppers on a plate and microwave on Medium for 5 mins, until almost soft. Place on a baking tray, cut-side up.
- Meanwhile, place the couscous in a bowl and cover with 125ml boiling water. Stir, cover the bowl and leave to stand for 10 mins. Stir the couscous with a fork to break it up, then mix in the pine nuts, olives, feta, tomatoes and basil. Pile the couscous stuffing into the pepper halves and bake for 10 mins.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 37 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 13 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 11 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium
COUSCOUS-STUFFED PEPPERS
I created this recipe when I was living in France, where they use a lot of couscous. Since I love peppers I started experimenting with different combinations and found that there really is no bad combination. You can use any vegetables and even throw in some cooked meat, if you have some that needs to be used up.
Yield serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Bring the water to a boil in a small saucepan and stir in the couscous. Remove from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
- Peel the onion and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Cut the ends of the stems off the mushrooms and thinly slice. Peel the carrot and cut into 1/4-inch cubes.
- Generously coat a sauté pan with cooking spray and add the onion, mushrooms, and carrot. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes, or until the mushrooms are soft. Remove from the heat, add the couscous and peas, and stir until combined. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cut the tops off of the peppers and remove and discard the seeds. Place the peppers in a baking pan, trimming the bottoms, if necessary, to make them stand up. Fill the peppers with the couscous mixture and cover the pan with aluminum foil. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the peppers are soft. Remove from the oven and serve immediately.
- At first glance mushrooms seem rather insignificant nutritionally. In fact, the only numbers on the nutrition labels that aren't zeros are 20 calories and 3 grams of carbs. But, if you dig a little further you will find that they are actually an excellent source of selenium, a mineral that works closely with vitamin E to produce antioxidants that can decrease the risk of cancer and other diseases of aging. They also contain a significant amount of potassium, which helps maintain normal heart rhythm, fluid balance, muscle, and nerve function. And all this time I just thought they tasted good.
COUSCOUS AND FETA STUFFED PEPPERS
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F F. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan, add the couscous, cover the pan and remove it from the heat. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut the stems and top half inch off the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds and membranes. Boil trimmed peppers for 5 minutes, then drain them upside down. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Add onion, zucchini, yellow squash, fennel seeds, oregano, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Remove from heat and stir in the tomatoes and chickpeas. Using a fork, scrape the couscous into the skillet and toss with the vegetables. Stir in the crumbled feta. Place peppers upright in the baking dish and fill them with couscous. Bake 15 minutes. Serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrients to your dish. Some good options include bell peppers, tomatoes, onions, zucchini, and carrots.
- Don't overcook the couscous. It should be cooked through but still have a slight bite to it.
- Season the couscous well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices.
- Stuff the peppers tightly. This will help to keep them from falling apart when you cook them.
- Bake the peppers until they are tender. This will usually take about 30 minutes.
- Serve the peppers hot or warm. They can be served as a main course or a side dish.
Conclusion:
Couscous stuffed peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you're looking for a healthy and delicious meal, give couscous stuffed peppers a try.
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