Couscous-Stuffed Peppers with Basil Sauce (Giada De Laurentiis) Recipe

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Couscous-Stuffed Peppers with Basil Sauce (Giada De Laurentiis)
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Ingredients
22
Count
Nutrition
505
Calories
Total time
75
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. Put an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Filling: In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth and cumin to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the couscous. Cover the pan until the couscous is tender and all of the liquid has been absorbed, about 5 to 6 minutes. Put the couscous in a large bowl and add the beans, currants, spinach, feta and 1/4 cup olive oil. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Stir until all the ingredients are combined.
  3. Slice the tops off the peppers and remove all the ribs and seeds. If necessary, cut a very thin slice from the base to help the peppers stand up. Stuff the peppers with the filling and drizzle the tops with olive oil. Put the peppers in an 8 by 8-inch square baking dish. Fill the baking dish with 3/4-inch hot water and bake until the filling is golden and the peppers are cooked through, about 55 to 60 minutes. Cooks Note: If the filling begins to brown too quickly, cover the pan with foil.)
  4. Sauce: In a blender, combine the basil, creme fraiche, olive oil, water, garlic, lemon juice, sugar, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper, to taste.
  5. Remove the peppers from the oven and arrange on serving plates. Spoon the sauce around the peppers and serve.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 504.81 Kcal (2114 kJ)
Calories from fat 265.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.52g 45%
Cholesterol 4.22mg 1%
Sodium 362.11mg 15%
Potassium 828.29mg 18%
Total Carbs 50.24g 17%
Sugars 9.83g 39%
Dietary Fiber 5.23g 21%
Protein 11.88g 24%
Vitamin C 114.4mg 191%
Vitamin A 2.2mg 74%
Iron 42mg 233%
Calcium 155.4mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 133.81 Kcal (560 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.82g 45%
Cholesterol 1.12mg 1%
Sodium 95.98mg 15%
Potassium 219.56mg 18%
Total Carbs 13.32g 17%
Sugars 2.61g 39%
Dietary Fiber 1.39g 21%
Protein 3.15g 24%
Vitamin C 30.3mg 191%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 74%
Iron 11.1mg 233%
Calcium 41.2mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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