GREEK STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS

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Make and share this Greek Style Stuffed Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by mamasmess

Categories     Peppers

Time 50m

Yield 6 peppers, 5-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 -6 bell peppers
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup zucchini, diced
1 garlic clove
8 ounces tomato sauce
3 artichoke hearts
1/2 cup black olives, chopped
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed & squeezed dry
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups couscous, cooked
1 1/2 tablespoons pine nuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ยบ F.
  • Place artichokes in a food processor, and pulse until artichokes are chopped well. Set aside.
  • Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and zucchini. Cook 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are softened.
  • Lower heat, and add garlic.
  • Cook 1 minute, stirring frequently so garlic doesn't burn.
  • Add tomato sauce, artichokes, olives, oregano, parsley, and salt.
  • Cook 15 minutes, or until sauce is thickened.
  • While sauce is cooking, prepare peppers. Cut in half lengthwise, and remove stems and seeds. Place peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes.
  • Drain in colander, and place in a large baking dish.
  • When sauce is finished, mix in the couscous and pine nuts.
  • Stir to combine. Spoon mixture evenly into pepper halves.
  • Add hot water to dish to a depth of 1/2 inch. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.2, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 851.9, Carbohydrate 74.8, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 6.7, Protein 14.4

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