Couscous And Olive Stuffed Peppers
Couscous And Olive Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Spoon the couscous and olive mixture into the hollowed-out bell peppers, pressing down gently to pack the filling.
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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.
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Once cooked, remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to lightly brown the tops of the peppers.
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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!