Best 5 Moroccan Couscous Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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Moroccan couscous stuffed peppers are a flavorful and vibrant dish that combines the best of Moroccan cuisine with the ease of a one-pot meal. This hearty dish showcases tender bell peppers filled with a delectable mixture of fluffy couscous, aromatic spices, succulent vegetables, and juicy meat or seafood. Whether you're seeking a vegetarian delight or a protein-packed feast, Moroccan couscous stuffed peppers offer endless opportunities for customization. Embark on a culinary journey to discover the perfect recipe for this tantalizing dish, where the sweetness of the peppers harmonizes with the savory filling, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

MOROCCAN-STYLE STUFFED PEPPERS



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Peppers are incredible. Their sweet flavour and soft texture when roasted pairs beautifully with chickpeas and rose harissa in this classic recipe

Provided by Dean Edwards

Categories     Dinner, Lunch

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large or 4 small red peppers, halved
150g couscous
300ml vegetable stock, just-boiled
400g tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed
100g feta, crumbled, plus extra to serve
100g semi-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
50g green olives, chopped
½ lemon, juiced
3 tbsp olive oil
coriander, chopped to make 2 tbsp, plus extra to serve
1 tbsp rose harissa

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 200C/fan 180C/gas 6. Put the peppers on a baking tray, cut-side up. Roast in the oven for 20 minutes or until starting to soften.
  • Meanwhile, put the couscous in a heatproof bowl and pour over the stock. Cover the bowl and leave to stand for 5 minutes. Use a fork to fluff up the couscous, then stir through the chickpeas, feta, tomatoes, olives, lemon juice, olive oil, coriander and harissa. Season.
  • Take the peppers out of the oven and fill with the couscous mixture. Return to the oven and roast for a further 10 minutes. Serve with a little extra feta and coriander.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 494 calories, Fat 19.2 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5.4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 55.5 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 17.1 grams sugar, Fiber 12.9 grams fiber, Protein 18.3 grams protein, Sodium 1.6 milligram of sodium

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS



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This dish is great served with my Lamb Tagine and Cucumber Raita also on this site.

Provided by BenevolentEmpress

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
1 red, green, or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces
2 zucchinis, halved lengthwise and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
½ cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon kosher salt
grated zest of one orange
1 (14.5 ounce) can low sodium garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup orange juice
1 ½ cups couscous
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Steps:

  • Place a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Stir in the cumin, ginger, cloves, cayenne, cardamom, coriander, and allspice; gently toast until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in oil and onion, cook until softened. Stir in the bell pepper, and zucchini; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the raisins, salt, zest, and garbanzos.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and orange juice; turn heat to high and bring to a boil. When the mixture is boiling, stir in the couscous and remove from heat; cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and fold in chopped mint.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.6 calories, Carbohydrate 48.1 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 5.2 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 263.3 mg, Sugar 9.6 g

MOROCCAN COUSCOUS STUFFED PEPPERS



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Bell peppers are stuffed with couscous, raisins, dried fruit and goat cheese for a Moroccan-flavored, vegetarian side dish.

Provided by Cheri Liefeld

Categories     Side Dish

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped dried cherries
1/2 cup chopped dried apricots
1/2 cup orange juice
4 medium to large orange bell peppers
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 cup water
Grated peel of 1 orange
1 1/2 cups uncooked couscous
1 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup crumbled chèvre (goat) cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In small bowl, mix raisins, cherries and apricots; cover with orange juice. Let stand 20 minutes; drain.
  • Meanwhile, remove tops, seeds and membranes from bell peppers. Set aside.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, heat broth, water and orange peel to boiling. Stir in couscous; remove from heat. Cover; let stand 5 minutes.
  • Fluff couscous with fork. Stir in dried fruit mixture, onions, cilantro, mint, salt and pepper. Set aside 2 tablespoons of the cheese; add remaining cheese to couscous mixture. Spoon into bell peppers. Stand upright in 8-inch square pan.
  • Bake uncovered 15 minutes or until peppers are crisp-tender and stuffing is hot. Sprinkle reserved cheese over stuffed peppers. Bake 1 to 2 minutes longer or until cheese begins to melt.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

MOROCCAN CHICKPEA AND COUSCOUS STUFFED PEPPERS



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Make and share this Moroccan Chickpea and Couscous Stuffed Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large red bell peppers
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/3 cups drained canned chick-peas (garbanzo beans)
3/4 cup vegetable broth
1/3 cup uncooked couscous
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese with garlic and herbs, divided
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint, divided
2 tablespoons hot mango chutney

Steps:

  • Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Arrange halves in a 9-inch pie plate. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH 5 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Return peppers to pie plate.
  • Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté 2 minutes.
  • Add the cumin, turmeric, and cinnamon, and sauté for 30 seconds. Stir in chickpeas and broth; bring to a boil. Stir in couscous; remove from heat.
  • Cover and let stand 5 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Stir in 6 tablespoons cheese and 1 tablespoon mint.
  • Divide couscous mixture evenly among pepper halves. Top each pepper half with 1 1/2 teaspoons cheese, 3/4 teaspoon mint, and 1 1/2 teaspoons chutney.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.2, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1, Sodium 488.4, Carbohydrate 71.7, Fiber 12.6, Sugar 7, Protein 13.9

MOROCCAN STUFFED PEPPERS



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Stuffed bell peppers with a twist! Not your usual rice and beef stuffed peppers, but a mix of meat, delicious spices, fruit and wonderful pine nuts! Great recipe!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 bell peppers (Recipe called for Green, but I like to mix mine up for visual appeal....they need to be fairly large)
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 lbs ground beef
2 cooking apples, peeled and chopped
1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped (I used diced tomatoes)
1 (3 ounce) jar pimento-stuffed olives, drained and chopped
1/2 cup raisins
1/4 cup pine nuts (or substitute slivered toasted almonds)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Cut off the tops of the peppers, and remove the seeds and membranes. Cook the peppers in boiling water to cover in a Dutch oven for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain well, and set aside.
  • Saute onion and garlic in oil in a large skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender.
  • Add the ground beef, and cook until the meat is browned, stirring until meat crumbles. Drain.
  • Combine the meat mixture, apple, and the next 7 ingredients. Mix well.
  • Stuff the reserved peppers with the meat mixture; place in a greased 13x9x2 inch baking dish.
  • Bake uncovered at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes or until thoroughly heated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.9, Fat 26.6, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 327.3, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 4.8, Sugar 14.6, Protein 24

Tips:

  • Use fresh, ripe bell peppers. This will ensure that the peppers are flavorful and have a nice texture.
  • Choose a flavorful couscous. There are many different types of couscous available, so choose one that you enjoy the taste of.
  • Don't overcook the couscous. Couscous should be cooked until it is tender but still has a slight bite to it.
  • Add plenty of spices to the couscous. This will help to give the couscous flavor and depth.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in the stuffing. This will add color, flavor, and texture to the dish.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many different ways to make stuffed bell peppers, so feel free to get creative.

Conclusion:

Moroccan couscous stuffed bell peppers are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are perfect for a weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make this dish at home.

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