This stuffed bell bell pepper with pearl couscous and homemade honey mustard sauce is delicious as a healthy lunch or healthy dinner. I love vegetables! Many people think that sounds crazy, but I like to add as many vegetables as possible to my dish? Why? Because they are volume food. It allows you to fill up your plate tremendously and eat a lot without guilt. You make these stuffed peppers with pearl couscous and homemade honey mustard sauce in less than half an hour and you can also easily take them to work, for example, and eat them hot or cold there. The can stuff peppers own with anything you like, so you could also substitute the pearl couscous for pasta or rice.
Stuffed bell bell pepper with pearl couscous and honey mustard sauce
20 minutes
Stuffed vegetables
Stuffed vegetables are not only pleasing to the eye, but also a nutritious and flavorful way to incorporate more vegetables into your diet. Think peppers, zucchini, tomatoes or eggplant stuffed with a delicious mix of ingredients such as grains, legumes, meat or cheese.
Why is this so healthy? Stuffed vegetables are packed with fiber, vitamins and minerals. Vegetables such as bell bell pepper and tomato are high in vitamin C, which supports your immune system, while eggplant and zucchini are rich in antioxidants that protect your body. By choosing the filling yourself, you can create a meal that is both nutritious and filling. For example, use quinoa or whole grain rice for extra fiber, lean minced meat or beans for protein, and add herbs and spices for extra flavor without unnecessary calories.
In addition, it is a delicious way to vary textures and flavors. The combination of a tender, roasted vegetable and a spicy, savory filling creates an explosion of flavor with every bite. Moreover, stuffed vegetables are easy to make and you can vary endlessly.
More recipes with pearl couscous
Are you looking for more inspiration with pearl couscous? How about this salad with pearl couscous, pumpkin and orange? This is my favorite salad of the moment and it also comes with a nice honey mustard sauce. This falafel bowl with pearl couscous and harissa is also a tasty vegetarian recipe with pearl couscous. Plenty of choice!
What you need:
For the stuffed peppers
125 gr pearl couscous
3 peppers
1 white onion
1 small zucchini
200 gr pre-cooked lentils
1 tbsp harissa
1 tsp garlic powder
handful of grated cheese of your choice
fresh parsley
salt and pepper
olive oil
2 tbsp. honey
2 tbsp. fine mustard
4 tbsp water
little lemon juice
salt and pepper
2-3 people
What to do:
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees and line a baking sheet with baking paper.
2
Cut the peppers in half and remove the seeds. Place inside up on the baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Slide into the oven for 10 minutes.
3
Bring a pan of water to a boil and cook the pearl couscous according to package directions.
4
Chop the onion and dice the zucchini.
5
Heat some olive oil in a pan and fry the onion in it. Then add the zucchini and fry for a while.
6
Add the lentils and cooked pearl couscous along with the harissa, garlic powder and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well and then turn off the heat.
7
Add the lentils and cooked pearl couscous along with the harissa, garlic powder and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix well and then turn off the heat.
8
Spoon the pearl couscous mixture into the peppers and top with the grated cheese. Slide back into the oven for a moment to let the cheese melt.
9
Meanwhile, mix all the ingredients for the honey mustard dressing and add additional seasonings to taste.
10
Serve the stuffed peppers with the honey mustard sauce and some fresh parsley.
11
Enjoy and don't forget to share your dish in your Instastory with the tag @easyculi!
