Sweet Bell Peppers W/ Couscous, Spinach & Parmesan Recipe

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Sweet Bell Peppers W/ Couscous, Spinach & Parmesan
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Slice tops off of peppers, set tops aside (save for use in fresh green salad). Remove seeds and white membrane.
  3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add peppers and cook until tender, about 7 minutes. Pour off hot water and immerse in cold water to stop the cooking process.
  4. Following the directions on the couscous package: Combine water and flavor packet and bring to boil. Add couscous, stir & cover until done.
  5. Meanwhile, coat a large skillet with cooking spray or 1 teaspoon EVOO. Over medium heat sauté onions until tender, about 3 minutes. Toss in spinach and stir to wilt. Set aside. Add in the cooked couscous, combine all.
  6. Add parmesan cheese and spoon into peppers.
  7. Arrange in an oven safe covered baking dish. Top with marinara. bake in a preheated 350° oven for 20-30 minutes until heated through and peppers tender.
  8. Heat remaining marinara sauce to serve on the side to top the peppers.
  9. I usually serve with a salad.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 336.81 Kcal (1410 kJ)
Calories from fat 103.57 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.51g 18%
Cholesterol 23.77mg 8%
Sodium 1104.66mg 46%
Potassium 574.51mg 12%
Total Carbs 42.49g 14%
Sugars 11.03g 44%
Dietary Fiber 5.17g 21%
Protein 16.91g 34%
Vitamin C 113.1mg 188%
Vitamin A 2.6mg 86%
Iron 46.6mg 259%
Calcium 348.3mg 35%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 107.14 Kcal (449 kJ)
Calories from fat 32.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.66g 18%
Cholesterol 7.56mg 8%
Sodium 351.4mg 46%
Potassium 182.75mg 12%
Total Carbs 13.52g 14%
Sugars 3.51g 44%
Dietary Fiber 1.64g 21%
Protein 5.38g 34%
Vitamin C 36mg 188%
Vitamin A 0.8mg 86%
Iron 14.8mg 259%
Calcium 110.8mg 35%

* 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

  • 6.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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