Moroccan Griddled Peppers Recipe

Name: Moroccan Griddled Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup couscous; 3 tsp. olive oil; 4 medium bell peppers (any color), sliced in half lengthwise and seeded; 1 medium red onion, finely chopped (1 cup); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 cup golden raisins; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon; 15-oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley; 2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon); 2 Tbs. chopped cilantro or sprigs of cilantro

Servings: persons

1 cup couscous
3 tsp. olive oil
4 medium bell peppers (any color), sliced in half lengthwise and seeded
1 medium red onion, finely chopped (1 cup)
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup golden raisins
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
15-oz. can garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 Tbs. fresh lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon)
2 Tbs. chopped cilantro or sprigs of cilantro

1
In medium bowl, combine couscous and 11/4 cups boiling water.
2
Cover bowl and let stand 5 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat 1 teaspoon oil over medium-high heat.
4
Add bell pepper halves and cook, turning once, until starting to soften, 6 minutes.
5
Remove peppers and set aside.
6
Heat another 1/2 teaspoon oil in skillet.
7
Add onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 6 to 7 minutes.
8
If pan is dry, add 1/2 teaspoon oil.
9
Add garlic, raisins, cumin and cinnamon and cook, stirring often, 2 minutes.
10
Transfer onion mixture to large bowl.
11
Add couscous, beans, parsley, lemon juice and salt and pepper to taste.
12
Spoon about 2/3 cup mixture into bell pepper halves, pressing gently to pack.
13
Heat remaining 1 teaspoon oil in skillet.
14
Add stuffed peppers skin side down and cook until skins start to blister and brown, about 5 minutes.
15
Gently turn peppers over to brown couscous mixture, about 2 minutes.
16
Transfer peppers to individual plates, sprinkle with chopped cilantro or cilantro sprigs and serve.

591

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup couscous, 3 tsp. olive oil, 4 medium bell peppers (any color), sliced in half lengthwise and seeded, 1 medium red onion, finely chopped (1 cup), and more.

Yes, Moroccan Griddled 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.

Moroccan Griddled Peppers

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