Moroccan Chickpea-and-Couscous-Stuffed Peppers

Name: Moroccan Chickpea-and-Couscous-Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 315 milliliters drained canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans); 79 milliliters uncooked couscous; 57 grams 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese with garlic and herbs, divided; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh mint, divided; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 0 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoons ground turmeric; 2 Tbsps hot mango chutney; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 larges red bell peppers; 177 milliliters vegetable broth

Moroccan Chickpea-and-Couscous-Stuffed Peppers might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe serves 2. This recipe covers 26% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One serving contains 428 calories, 15g of protein, and 13g of fat. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Head to the store and pick up chickpeas, garlic cloves, ground cinnamon, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Arrange halves in a 9-inch pie plate. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Return peppers to pie plate.

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Bell Pepper

Peppers

Seeds

Wrap

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Plastic Wrap

Microwave

Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add garlic; saut 2 minutes.

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Garlic

Add the cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon, and saut for 30 seconds. Stir in chickpeas and broth; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in 6 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoon mint. Divide couscous mixture evenly among pepper halves. Top each pepper half with 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese, 3/4 teaspoon mint, and 1 1/2 teaspoons chutney.

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Chickpeas