Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large bell peppers, your choice of color, cut in half lengthwise, seeds and membrane removed; 2/3 cup water; 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine; 1/2 cup couscous; 3/4 cup fresh tomato, diced; 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 12 kalamata olives, pits removed, chopped; 1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled; 1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional); salt & pepper; 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Servings: persons

2 large bell peppers, your choice of color, cut in half lengthwise, seeds and membrane removed
2/3 cup water
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
1/2 cup couscous
3/4 cup fresh tomato, diced
1/2 cup onion, chopped
12 kalamata olives, pits removed, chopped
1/3 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh mint, chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes (optional)
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

1
Preheat oven to 375u00b0F.
2
Bring the water to a boil, add the butter/margarine, stir to melt, stir in couscous, mix, cover and set aside for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes remove lid, stir to loosen the granules and allow it to cool before mixing it with the other ingredients.
3
In a bowl combine all the ingredients except peppers and Parmesan cheese.
4
Place the cut, cleaned peppers in a baking dish and fill the cavities with the stuffing.
5
Cover with foil or a lid and place in preheated oven for 30 minutes, remove foil/lid, sprinkle with parmesan cheese.
6
Return to oven for an additional 15 minutes.
7
If not golden on top place under broiler for a minute or two but be careful that they don't burn.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large bell peppers, your choice of color, cut in half lengthwise, seeds and membrane removed, 2/3 cup water, 1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, 1/2 cup couscous, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean Stuffed Bell Peppers

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