When Couscous Meets Bell Peppers {Meatless Monday}

I made couscous stuffed bell peppers again...

but i think  his time, I may have found a perfect combination of flavor for couscous....

Ingredients

For about 3 bell peppers

1/2 cup whole wheat couscous, cooked (I use Rice Select's)

3 red, orange bell peppers, stems cut and seeds removed

1/4 red onions, chopped

6-7 cherry tomatoes, chopped

1.5 cups frozen or fresh spinach

2 scallions, chopped

2 tablespoon olive oil

cooking oil spray

1/4 cup reduced fat feta cheese

dried basil, parsley, paprika, salt and pepper to taste

bread crumbs, part skim mozzarella cheese- optional

Directions

-Preheat oven to 400F

-Place bell peppers on a baking sheet and spray some cooking oil and let it roast for 15-20 minutes.

-In the meantime, heat a medium pan, add 2 tablespoon olive oil.

-Sautee onions, cherry tomatoes, spinach and scallions for 5-8 minutes.

-Add the cooked couscous to the pan then add in spices and stir them together

- Gently mix feta cheese with the couscous

On a side note: the couscous by itself was very delicious, and even if you do not want stuffed bell peppers, just try couscous as a side!!

now lets stuff some peppers!

                      

Top it with bread crumbs and sprinkle mozzarella cheese- it is totally optional and I would probably skip the bread crumbs next time...

But keep the cheese..

For some extra fun, tried to blow torch the cheese- not a good idea!!

Then, broiled it for another 5-7 minutes until cheese melts and enjoy!!!

This makes a great side dish to go with soup or something quick for lunch or dinner :)