Stuffed Peppers with Couscous, Courgette and Mozzarella
This delicious stuffed peppers recipe make a colourful Mediterranean-style dish with sunblush tomatoes and melting mozzarella – and yes, it tastes as good as it looks! Not only does a portion of this recipe equal one of your 5-a-day, it also works out at only 315 calories and 0.4g salt per serving. These stuffed peppers are ideal for lunch with a salad or served for dinner with new potatoes and fresh greens. Ready in just 30 mins, our stuffed peppers with couscous, courgette and mozzarella are vegetarian-friendly and are sure to tempt children with their vibrant colours and tasty flavours too.
Stuffed Peppers with Couscous, Courgette and Mozzarella
Ingredients
- 4 red peppers halved
- Olive oil
- 15 g ½ oz butter
- 1 courgette finely diced
- 110 g 4oz pack lemon and coriander couscous
- 85 g 3oz sunblush tomatoes, chopped
- 3 tbsp chopped fresh basil leaves
- 125 g 4½ oz pack mozzarella
- Green salad to serve
Instructions
- Brush the peppers with a little olive oil. Place on a baking sheet or roasting tray cut side down and grill under a medium heat for 5 mins. Turn and grill for a further 5 mins or until the peppers are tender but not collapsed.
- Meanwhile, melt the butter in a pan and cook the courgette until golden. Add the couscous and cook for 1 min. Add 200ml (7fl oz) boiling water, stir and remove from the heat. Cover and leave to stand for 5 mins.
- Stir the tomatoes and basil into the couscous and use this mixture to fill the peppers. Top each one with a slice of mozzarella.
- Place the stuffed peppers under the grill for 2-3 mins until the mozzarella has melted.
- Serve your stuffed peppers, warm or cold, with a green salad.
Notes
To give the stuffed peppers a Greek twist, add olives, parsley and feta to the couscous.
