Southwest Couscous & Bean Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Name: Southwest Couscous & Bean Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 medium red or green peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeded; 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil; 2 cups cooked couscous; 1/2 cup sour cream; 1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed, drained; 1 (7 or 8-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained; 1 (4 1/2-ounce) can chopped green chiles; 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro; 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

3 medium red or green peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeded
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 cups cooked couscous
1/2 cup sour cream
1 (15-ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed, drained
1 (7 or 8-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 (4 1/2-ounce) can chopped green chiles
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1
Heat oven to 350F.
2
Brush outside of pepper halves lightly with oil.
3
Place, cut-sides-up, in 13x9-inch baking pan; set aside.
4
Stir together all remaining ingredients except cheese in bowl.
5
Fill each pepper half with about 3/4 cup couscous mixture.
6
Bake 20-25 minutes or until heated through.
7
Sprinkle each with about 1 1/2 tablespoons cheese.
8
Continue baking 5-7 minutes or until cheese is melted.
9
Sprinkle with additional cilantro, if desired.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 medium red or green peppers, cut in half lengthwise, seeded, 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil, 2 cups cooked couscous, 1/2 cup sour cream, and more.

Yes, Southwest Couscous & Bean Stuffed 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.

Southwest Couscous & Bean Stuffed Peppers

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