Couscous-and-Spinach Stuffing |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This healthy stuffing is made with couscous and gets both flavor and color from red bell pepper, sun-dried tomato, spinach and crumbled bacon. Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided |
1 medium chopped onion |
1 medium chopped red bell pepper |
2 (6.3-ounce) boxes israeli couscous |
3 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth |
1/2 cup thinly sliced sun-dried tomatoes, packed without oil |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
4 bacon slices |
1 tablespoon minced garlic |
1 (10-ounce) package fresh spinach |
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 6 minutes. Add couscous, and cook 5 more minutes. Add broth, tomato, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and cook, covered, over medium-low heat 12-15 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat.
3. Cook the bacon in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until crisp. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Crumble and reserve. Wipe skillet.
4. Heat remaining oil in skillet. Add garlic; cook 30 seconds. Add spinach; cook 1 minute.
5. Add spinach, bacon, and lemon juice to couscous mixture; toss to combine. Transfer stuffing to 11- x 7-inch baking dish lightly coated with cooking spray, and cover with foil. Bake 15 minutes or until heated through.
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