Description
These Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers with Couscous & Feta are bursting with color and flavor. Sweet roasted peppers are filled with fluffy couscous, tangy feta, juicy tomatoes, olives, and fresh herbs for a dish that’s hearty, light, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers, tops removed and seeds hollowed out
- 1 cup couscous, cooked according to package instructions
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly oil your baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine cooked couscous, feta, cherry tomatoes, onion, olives, parsley, mint, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Slice the tops off the peppers and remove seeds and membranes. Place peppers upright in the baking dish.
- Assemble the Dish: Stuff each pepper generously with the couscous mixture, pressing gently to fill completely.
- Cook to Perfection: Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake another 10 minutes until peppers are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with extra herbs if desired.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm with a fresh salad.
Notes
- Toast couscous in olive oil before cooking for a nutty depth of flavor.
- Brush pepper interiors with olive oil to enhance sweetness.
- Prepare filling ahead and refrigerate for up to two days before stuffing.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors meld together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Mediterranean stuffed peppers, couscous feta peppers, vegetarian stuffed peppers, baked stuffed peppers, healthy Mediterranean recipe