Couscous And Olive Stuffed Peppers

Couscous And Olive Stuffed Peppers

Couscous And Olive Stuffed Peppers

Couscous And Olive Stuffed Peppers
  • Prep 20 min
  • Cook 40 min
  • Total 1 hr
  • Yield 4 servings
  • Cuisine Mediterranean
  • Category Vegetarian
Vegetarian Couscous and Olive Stuffed Peppers Mediterranean Vegetarian Side Dish Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

  2. Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds and white membranes. Place the peppers in the prepared baking dish, cut-side up, and set aside.

  3. In a medium saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover the pan, and remove it from the heat. Let the couscous sit for about 10 minutes to absorb the liquid.

  4. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped red onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic, oregano, and smoked paprika, and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

  5. Fluff the cooked couscous with a fork and transfer it to the skillet with the onion mixture. Add the chopped Kalamata olives and season with salt and pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

  6. Spoon the couscous and olive mixture into the hollowed-out bell peppers, pressing down gently to pack the filling.

  7. Cover the baking dish with foil and bake the stuffed peppers in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.

  8. Once cooked, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to lightly brown the tops of the peppers.

  9. Remove the stuffed peppers from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley for a pop of color and freshness.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 1 stuffed pepper
Calories
280 kcal
Total Fat
10 g
Saturated Fat
1.5 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
650 mg
Total Carbohydrate
42 g
Dietary Fiber
6 g
Sugars
6 g
Protein
6 g

Enjoy these Couscous and Olive Stuffed Peppers as a satisfying main dish or a flavorful side to complement your Mediterranean-inspired meals. The combination of fluffy couscous and briny olives, all nestled in sweet roasted peppers, will surely become a favorite in your recipe collection. Bon appétit!

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