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Couscous Stuffed Ancient Sweets (Red Peppers) Recipe

Couscous Stuffed Ancient Sweets (Red Peppers) Recipe

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Couscous Stuffed Ancient Sweets (Red Peppers)

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Ingredients:

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6 bell peppers ( ancient sweets)
salt
1 cup chicken broth
2 tsp kosher salt
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp curry powder
1 tbsp garlic, minced
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
3/4 cup couscous, dry
1 cup garbanzo beans, drained (canned or measure after cooking)
2 celery ribs, large, cut 1/4 inch dice
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1 cup cranberries, dried and chopped (if fresh you will have to adjust for the juice)
1/2 cup apricot, dried chopped
1 cup walnuts, toasted chopped
1 cup feta cheese, crumbled
1 egg, lightly beaten

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375F
Slitpeppers vertically down the center, leaving the stem intact. Gently spread peppers open and carefully remove the seeds. Season the inside with salt.
Stuffing:.
Combine broth, salt, oil, lemon juice, curry powder, garlic and cayenne pepper in a small saucepan. Bring to a quick boil over high heat. Stir in couscous.
Immediately remove from the heat and quickly cover with a tight lid. Set for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, exactly, remove the lid and fluff with a fork. Transfer the couscous to a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and toss to combine. Lightly pack the mixture into the peppers.
Place the peppers on a silpat lined baking sheet (or spray with cooking spray) and bake for about 15-20 minutes or until the filling is hot and the peppers are tender.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	492.28 Kcal (2061 kJ)
Calories from fat	202.43 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.49g	35%
Cholesterol	49.53mg	17%
Sodium	1263.97mg	53%
Potassium	609.27mg	13%
Total Carbs	60.66g	20%
Sugars	25.45g	102%
Dietary Fiber	6.93g	28%
Protein	15.85g	32%
Vitamin C	125.7mg	209%
Vitamin A	3mg	99%
Iron	52.9mg	294%
Calcium	198.9mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	132.57 Kcal (555 kJ)
Calories from fat	54.51 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.06g	35%
Cholesterol	13.34mg	17%
Sodium	340.38mg	53%
Potassium	164.07mg	13%
Total Carbs	16.33g	20%
Sugars	6.85g	102%
Dietary Fiber	1.87g	28%
Protein	4.27g	32%
Vitamin C	33.8mg	209%
Vitamin A	0.8mg	99%
Iron	14.2mg	294%
Calcium	53.6mg	20%

* 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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bitter
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