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couscous stuffed peppers

mlclarke22
mlclarke22 Posts: 551 Member
edited January 9 in Recipes
ok so I was looking for a yummy variation to stuffed peppers and this is what i came up with
The recipe can make 4-8 whole peppers.

4-8 bell peppers( i used a variety~ yellow, red, orange and green)
1 box original couscous(made according to directions but without butter or oil
1/2 lb-1 lb lean ground turkey
1 can no sodium black beans(rinsed thoroughly and drained)
1 can no sodium corn (or you can use fresh corn on the cob removing the kernals)
1/2 packet low sodium taco seasoning or you could use your own seasoning such as cumin, chili powder, cayenne, garlic and black pepper.
1 tbsp dry minced onion(or fresh onion if you prefer

brown meat and add seasoning and minced onion..cook about 5 mins for flavors to mesh.
in a seperate pan heat 2 cups of water, add dry coucous and remove from heat(ready in 5 minutes)
add desired amount of meat/bean/ and corn to couscous.

Fill peppers and bake at 350 for 30-60 mins depending on desired doneness of peppers.

If you make only 4 peppers you will have alot of filling left over which can be enjoyed as is.

Enjoy!!

Replies

  • demonlullaby
    demonlullaby Posts: 499 Member
    yum! thank you very much!!
  • mlclarke22
    mlclarke22 Posts: 551 Member
    oh i forgot to mention..they are approx 300 calories for 1 whole pepper!
  • BettyIW
    BettyIW Posts: 103
    Thanks for the recipe. I copied it and plan on using it! We love peppers! :smile:
  • AH! I have all of these things in my pantry! I will be making these one night soon! Thanks girl!!!!
  • kristengraham
    kristengraham Posts: 59 Member
    I made this exact same thing last night! Except I didn't use beans/corn .. instead added mushrooms! I used some garlic powder and onion powder for seasoning.
  • joimichele
    joimichele Posts: 382 Member
    bump
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