Savory Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Savory Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Ingredients

• Serving Size : 4
• 4 medium green peppers
• 2/3 cup split peas
• 2 1/4 cups water
• 1 package vegetable broth
• 1/2 medium onion – chopped
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 2 cloves garlic – minced (2 to 3)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup couscous
• 2 medium tomatoes – seeded and chopped

Method

1. Remove tops and seeds from green peppers.
2. Stand pepper cups upright in an 8″ microwave-safe baking dish.
3. Wash and pick over peas.
4. Place in a medium saucepan with 1-1/4 cups of the water and the vegetable broth.
5. Bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
7. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, saute onion, mushrooms and garlic in olive oil until onions are tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
8. Remove from heat; stir in peas along with seasonings.
9. Set aside.
10. In a small saucepan, bring the remaining 1 cup water to a boil, add couscous and remove from heat.
11. Cover; let stand for 5 minutes.
12. Stir into pea- vegetable mixture along with half of the tomatoes.
13. Stuff peppers with mixture.
14. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes.
15. Top with remaining tomatoes.
16. Makes 4 servings.

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