Beefy Stuffed Peppers

Beefy Stuffed Peppers Recipe Video

Ingredients

  • 1 cup uncooked whole wheat couscous
  • 1 small tomato, diced
  • ½ cup garbanzo beans
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup low fat shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 4 large bell peppers
  • ½ pound lean ground beef
  • 1 tablespoon chopped green onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

Directions

Cook couscous according to package directions. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine cooked couscous, tomato, beans, Italian seasoning, pepper, salt, and mozzarella cheese in large bowl. Set aside. Remove the tops of the peppers, seeds and membranes. Cook peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes and then drain upside down on paper towels. Cook beef until lightly browned in skillet. Add minced garlic and green onions to beef and sauté until soft. Drain fat. Toss beef mixture into the couscous mixture. Stuff bell peppers evenly with the mixture. Place in a lightly greased 9 x 9 inch baking dish. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until peppers are tender and cheese is melted.