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Stuffed Peppers with Moroccan Couscous
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Stuffed Peppers with Moroccan Couscous

By Chef Laura Bonicelli

cherry tomatoeschickpeasfennel pollenyellow squashzucchini

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

15 min

Total Time

1 hr 5 min

Servings

8 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cupschicken stock (check package directions)
  • 2/3 cupMoroccan couscous
  • 8 large bell peppers -- mixed colors
  • 2 teaspoonsolive oil
  • 1/2 cupchopped onion
  • 1 cupdiced zucchini
  • 1 cupdiced yellow squash
  • 1/2 teaspoonfennel pollen
  • 1/2 teaspoondried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoonKosher salt
  • 1 cuphalved cherry tomatoes
  • 2 cupscooked chick peas
  • 1 cupcrumbed feta

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375º F

  2. 2

    Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. Cook the couscous according to package directions using chicken stock.

  3. 3

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut the stems and top half-inch off of the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds and membranes. Boil trimmed peppers for 5 minutes, then drain them upside down. Alternatively, coat the peppers lightly with olive oil and bake in the baking dish for 20 minutes, until they become soft and they begin to brown.

  4. 4

    Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Add onion, zucchini, yellow squash, fennel pollen, oregano, and Kosher salt. Cook, frequently stirring, 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.

Nutrition (per serving)

194

Calories

8g

Protein

34g

Carbs

3g

Fat

7g

Fiber

212mg

Sodium

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