Greek Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients
Serves 4, and only 259 calories Each
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta
- 1/2 cup couscous
- 4 scallions, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- Lemon wedges, for serving
Directions
- Slice a very thin layer from the base of each bell
pepper so they sit flat. Slice off tops just below stem. Discard
stems. Chop tops, and place in a medium bowl. Remove ribs and
seeds from peppers.
- Add beans, feta, couscous, scallion whites, garlic,
and oregano to bowl with pepper tops. Season with salt and
pepper and toss to combine; Stuff peppers with bean mixture.
- If using a slow cooker, place stuffed peppers upright
in slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. If using an
oven, preheat to 350 degrees. Place peppers upright in a 5-quart
Dutch oven with a tight-fitting lid. Add 1 cup water, cover, and
bake until peppers are tender, about 1 hour.
- Sprinkle peppers with scallion greens; serve with
lemon wedges.
From Martha Stewart Everyday Foods October 2008