Stuffed Bell Peppers

A delicious and nutritious recipe that you need in your life. This recipe contains garbanzo beans which are packed with fiber. Fiber helps suppress appetite which is why this meal will make you feel full with little caloric density. This recipe makes 6 servings.

Nutrition information for 1 serving:

207 calories, 8 g protein, 36 g carbohydrate, 4 g total fat, and 7 g fiber.

Ingredients:

• 6 large bell peppers

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 1 small zucchini, finely chopped

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 2 cups cooked couscous

• 1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 ripe tomato, seeded and finely chopped

• 1 teaspoon dried oregano

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

1. Slice the tops of the peppers off to make lids. Scoop out the membrane and seeds of the pepper and discard. In a large saucepan of lightly salted boiling water, simmer the peppers and lids for 5 minutes. Drain.

2. preheat the oven to 350 degrees F

3. Heat the oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the zucchini and garlic. Cook for 2 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice. Cook for one minute and remove from heat. Stir in the garbanzo beans , couscous, tomato, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir in the cheese.

4. Fill each pepper with couscous mixture. Place the filled peppers in a shallow baking dish and cover with the pepper tops.

5. Bake for around 20 minutes until the filling is heated through.

Optional to add hot sauce on top!