Stuffed Bell Peppers with Couscous

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These stuffed bell peppers support balanced everyday eating with grains and vegetables.
They offer steady energy while remaining light but satisfying.
Couscous provides grounding texture without heaviness.
Parsley adds calm nourishment and freshness.
Feta brings depth while keeping the dish balanced.
Ideal for maintaining a steady plant-forward lifestyle.

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Stuffed Bell Peppers with Couscous

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Stuffed bell peppers with couscous, parsley, and feta for a balanced plant-forward everyday dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean
Calories: 291

Ingredients
  

  • 4 bell peppers tops removed and seeds discarded
  • 1 cup couscous
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • ¼ cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
  2. Bring vegetable broth to a boil.
  3. Stir in couscous, cover, and remove from heat.
  4. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  5. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  6. Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
  7. Combine cooked couscous and onion.
  8. Season with salt and black pepper.
  9. Fill each bell pepper with couscous mixture.
  10. Place peppers in a baking dish.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes until peppers are tender.
  12. Top with crumbled feta and fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 291kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 353mgPotassium: 365mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4059IUVitamin C: 156mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chop peppers evenly for stable baking.
Do not overfill to prevent spilling.
Serve warm for best texture.

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