Tahini Couscous & Vegetable Stuffed Peppers
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Recipe type: Salad
Cuisine: American
Serves: 2
 
Ingredients
  • 2 medium green bell peppers
  • 1 cup of whole wheat couscous
  • 1 clove of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup of steamed broccoli
  • ½ cup of cherry or grape (or small variety tomato)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup tahini
  • sea salt to taste
  • freshly ground peppercorns to taste
Directions
  1. Prep the green bell peppers by cutting off the top and removing the seed core and ribs, rinse out and set aside.
  2. Prepare whole wheat couscous according to the package directions. When the couscous is finished fluff with a fork a drizzle on tahini.
  3. Using a small skillet over med-high heat add a tablespoon of EVOO, when the oil is hot add tomatoes and minced garlic, toss them quickly for about 2 minutes, then add to the whole wheat couscous.
  4. Using a vegetable steamer prepare the green bell pepper and broccoli florets. Steam no longer than 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  5. Spoon fill the steam bell pepper with the whole wheat couscous and mixture vegetable topping with additional tomatoes and broccoli. Drizzle with more tahini if desired.
  6. Serve.
Recipe by Premeditated Leftovers™ at https://premeditatedleftovers.com/?p=35786