Moroccan Chickpea and Couscous Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Moroccan Chickpea and Couscous Stuffed Peppers
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Directions:

  1. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Arrange halves in a 9-inch pie plate. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Return peppers to pie plate.
  2. Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes.
  3. Add the cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon, and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in chickpeas and broth; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous; remove from heat.
  4. Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in 6 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoon mint.
  5. Divide couscous mixture evenly among pepper halves. Top each pepper half with 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese, 3/4 teaspoon mint, and 1 1/2 teaspoons chutney.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 553.6 Kcal (2318 kJ)
Calories from fat 160.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.89g 28%
Cholesterol 34.3mg 11%
Sodium 931.76mg 39%
Potassium 478.8mg 10%
Total Carbs 78.49g 26%
Sugars 16.3g 65%
Dietary Fiber 13.64g 55%
Protein 20.76g 42%
Vitamin C 129.9mg 217%
Vitamin A 3.7mg 123%
Iron 486mg 2700%
Calcium 313.7mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 109.59 Kcal (459 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.54g 28%
Cholesterol 6.79mg 11%
Sodium 184.46mg 39%
Potassium 94.79mg 10%
Total Carbs 15.54g 26%
Sugars 3.23g 65%
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 55%
Protein 4.11g 42%
Vitamin C 25.7mg 217%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 123%
Iron 96.2mg 2700%
Calcium 62.1mg 31%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 11.8
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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