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Stuffed Roasted Red Peppers Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 3/4 c uncooked couscous (about 2 c cooked)
  • 1/2 c crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 6 oz fresh spinach
  • 6 large red bell peppers
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp salt

Directions
  • Step #1 Roast the bell peppers on a gas stove's open flame, turning them with tongs, until the skins are blackened, for about 2-3 mins; or roast them on a rack under the broiler 2 inches from the heat, turning them every 5 mins, for about 15 mins.
  • Step #2 Transfer peppers to a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, & let them cool.
  • Step #3 When cool enough to handle, peel peppers starting at the stem end, carefully cut off the tops with a paring knife, & rinse out any seeds.
  • Step #4 Set aside.
  • Step #5 Lightly coat a sauté pan with olive oil; place over med-heat/flame.
  • Step #6 Sauté garlic until it begins to turn golden, about 1 min.
  • Step #7 Add spinach; cook over med-heat/flame until it wilts, about 2 mins.
  • Step #8 Remove pan from heat.
  • Step #9 Stir in lemon juice & salt; place spinach in a bowl.
  • Step #10 Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Step #11 In a small pot, cook couscous according to package directions (about 5 mins).
  • Step #12 Using a spatula, add the couscous & the feta cheese to the wilted spinach, & mix well.
  • Step #13 Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil wrap.
  • Step #14 Generously stuff all the peppers with couscous-spinach stuffing, & place on a baking sheet.
  • Step #15 Bake on the center rack for about 8 mins.
  • Step #16 Serve as soon as possible.
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