Beef and Couscous Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers

Health score
1%
Beef and Couscous Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers
75 min.
30
56kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and healthy side dish that will impress your guests? Look no further than these Beef and Couscous Stuffed Baby Bell Peppers! This vibrant, colorful dish not only looks stunning on the plate but also offers a delightful combination of flavors and textures that everyone will love.

With the perfect balance of lean ground beef, wholesome whole wheat couscous, and a medley of spices, each stuffed pepper is bursting with nutrition and taste. The addition of fresh spinach enhances the dish, providing a boost of vitamins and a beautiful green contrast to the sweet bell peppers. You’ll appreciate how quick and easy this recipe is to prepare; it comes together in just about 75 minutes, making it an excellent choice for family gatherings or potlucks.

As they bake in the oven, the peppers become tender and their natural sweetness enhances, while the cheese melts into a delightful golden layer on top. Each bite is a delightful explosion of flavor that pairs wonderfully with many main courses or can be enjoyed on their own as a light snack. With only 56 calories per serving, this dish is as health-conscious as it is satisfying. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to enjoy a culinary experience that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 15  baby bell peppers sweet ( 2-)
  • 0.3 cup regular couscous whole wheat uncooked
  • cloves garlic minced
  • pound ground beef 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • 0.5 cup italian-blend cheese shredded white reduced-fat
  • 0.5 teaspoon oregano leaves dried
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup pkt spinach frozen dry thawed chopped
  • 0.7 cup spicy vegetable juice 100%

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • kitchen thermometer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membranes, but not stem.
  3. Place peppers, cut-sides up, on two rimmed baking sheets.
  4. Combine ground beef, vegetable juice, spinach, couscous, garlic, oregano, salt and black pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly. Spoon beef mixture evenly into peppers.
  5. Sprinkle with cheese.
  6. Bake, uncovered, in 400 degrees F oven 25 to 30 minutes or until instant-read thermometer inserted into center of pepper registers 160 degrees F and peppers begin to brown.
  7. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories56kcal
Protein25.27%
Fat57.13%
Carbs17.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
6.9
Glycemic Load
0.95
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
4.3765217315244%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:55.81kcal
2.79%
Fat:3.56g
5.48%
Saturated Fat:1.25g
7.79%
Carbohydrates:2.47g
0.82%
Net Carbohydrates:1.96g
0.71%
Sugar:0.79g
0.87%
Cholesterol:11.11mg
3.7%
Sodium:64.42mg
2.8%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.54g
7.09%
Vitamin C:19.72mg
23.9%
Vitamin A:788.24IU
15.76%
Vitamin K:10.9µg
10.38%
Vitamin B12:0.32µg
5.39%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.93%
Zinc:0.7mg
4.65%
Vitamin B3:0.84mg
4.21%
Selenium:2.47µg
3.53%
Phosphorus:31.66mg
3.17%
Folate:11.65µg
2.91%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.8%
Potassium:93.8mg
2.68%
Iron:0.45mg
2.52%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.45%
Vitamin E:0.37mg
2.43%
Fiber:0.51g
2.05%
Magnesium:7.03mg
1.76%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.43%
Calcium:13.06mg
1.31%
Vitamin B1:0.02mg
1.29%
Copper:0.02mg
1.01%
Source:Allrecipes