Slow-Cooker Couscous-Stuffed Peppers (Cooking for 2)

Dairy Free
Health score
29%
Slow-Cooker Couscous-Stuffed Peppers (Cooking for 2)
255 min.
2
368kcal

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Are you looking for a delicious and satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner? Look no further than these Slow-Cooker Couscous-Stuffed Peppers! This delightful dish combines the vibrant flavors of bell peppers with a savory filling of ground beef, aromatic spices, and fluffy couscous, all cooked to perfection in your slow cooker.

Not only is this recipe incredibly easy to prepare, but it also caters to those who prefer dairy-free options. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a wholesome meal that’s packed with protein and bursting with flavor. The slow cooking process allows the peppers to become tender and infused with the rich taste of the filling, making each bite a delightful experience.

Perfect for two, this recipe is ideal for a cozy dinner at home or a special lunch treat. Plus, the addition of pine nuts and fresh cilantro as garnishes adds a touch of elegance and a burst of freshness that elevates the dish. Whether you’re a seasoned cook or a kitchen novice, these Slow-Cooker Couscous-Stuffed Peppers are sure to impress and satisfy your taste buds. Get ready to enjoy a hearty meal that’s as nutritious as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • large bell pepper 
  • 0.3 pound ground beef 
  • 0.3 cup onion chopped
  • small clove garlic finely chopped
  • ounces tomato sauce canned
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground cumin 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • Dash ground pepper red (cayenne)
  • 0.3 cup couscous uncooked
  • 0.5 cup water 
  • serving pinenuts 
  • serving cilantro leaves fresh
  • serving frangelico 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Place Reynolds™ Slow Cooker Liners inside a 5- to 6 1/2 -qt slow cooker bowl. Make sure that liner fits snugly against the bottom and sides of bowl and pull the top of the liner over rim of bowl.
  2. Cut thin slice from stem end of each bell pepper to remove top of pepper.
  3. Remove seeds and membranes; rinse peppers.
  4. In 10-inch skillet, cook beef, onion and garlic over medium heat about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is brown; drain. Stir in tomato sauce, salt, cumin, cinnamon and red pepper. Stir in couscous. Divide beef mixture evenly among peppers.
  5. Pour water into lined slow cooker; stand peppers upright in cooker.
  6. Cover and cook on low heat setting 4 to 6 hours or until peppers are tender.
  7. Garnish with pine nuts and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

Calories368kcal
Protein18.44%
Fat37.72%
Carbs43.84%

Properties

Glycemic Index
136.5
Glycemic Load
18.14
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
28.439565300941%

Flavonoids

Luteolin
1mg
Isorhamnetin
1mg
Kaempferol
0.17mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
4.49mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:367.59kcal
18.38%
Fat:15.87g
24.42%
Saturated Fat:4.79g
29.93%
Carbohydrates:41.5g
13.83%
Net Carbohydrates:34.25g
12.45%
Sugar:11.98g
13.31%
Cholesterol:40.26mg
13.42%
Sodium:880.21mg
38.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:17.46g
34.91%
Vitamin C:219.92mg
266.57%
Vitamin A:5655.56IU
113.11%
Manganese:1.06mg
52.93%
Vitamin B6:0.85mg
42.66%
Vitamin E:4.96mg
33.04%
Vitamin B3:6.4mg
32.02%
Fiber:7.25g
29%
Potassium:955.18mg
27.29%
Folate:101.04µg
25.26%
Phosphorus:250.2mg
25.02%
Zinc:3.67mg
24.43%
Iron:3.73mg
20.74%
Vitamin B12:1.21µg
20.22%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
19.96%
Magnesium:75.62mg
18.9%
Copper:0.35mg
17.75%
Vitamin B5:1.56mg
15.63%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.62%
Vitamin K:15.28µg
14.55%
Selenium:9.72µg
13.89%
Calcium:58.24mg
5.82%