Couscous and Feta Stuffed Peppers

Submitted by Chef #505447

"Couscous with fresh veggies mixed together that fill peppers!"

 

• Ready In: 30mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 4 stuffed bell peppers
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups vegetable broth, fat free
• 2⁄3 cup couscous
• 4 large bell peppers, mixed colors
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1⁄2 cup onion, chopped
• 6 ounces zucchini, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly
• 6 ounces yellow squash, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• 15 ounces canned chick-peas, drained and rinsed
• 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F F.
2. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray.
3. Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan, add the couscous, cover the pan and remove it from the heat.
4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cut the stems and top half inch off the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds and membranes. Boil trimmed peppers for 5 minutes, then drain them upside down.
5. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. Add onion, zucchini, yellow squash, fennel seeds, oregano, and salt. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the tomatoes and chickpeas. Using a fork, scrape the couscous into the skillet and toss with the vegetables. Stir in the crumbled feta.
7. Place peppers upright in the baking dish and fill them with couscous. Bake 15 minutes.
8. Serve immediately.