TJ's Harissa & Feta Stuffed Bell Peppers
Trader Joe'sTJ's Harissa & Feta Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Peppers
- 4 bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup pearl couscous, uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Trader Joe's Harissa Paste
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, (SKU: 081989)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the bell pepper halves.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 2
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the pearl couscous, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender. Fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 15 min
- 3
While the couscous cooks, heat the Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil (SKU: 081989) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
Add the chopped fresh spinach to the skillet with the cooked turkey. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, cooked turkey and spinach mixture, Trader Joe's Harissa Paste, crumbled feta cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Arrange the bell pepper halves in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the turkey and couscous mixture evenly into each bell pepper half.
⏱️ 5 min
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
Serve hot and enjoy your gourmet side dish!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Trader Joe'sTJ's Harissa & Feta Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients
For the Stuffed Peppers
- 4 bell peppers, halved lengthwise, seeds and membranes removed
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 cup pearl couscous, uncooked
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Trader Joe's Harissa Paste
- 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1 tablespoon Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil, (SKU: 081989)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the bell pepper halves.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 2
In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken broth to a boil. Add the pearl couscous, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed and couscous is tender. Fluff with a fork.
⏱️ 15 min - 3
While the couscous cooks, heat the Greek Extra Virgin Olive Oil (SKU: 081989) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
Add the chopped fresh spinach to the skillet with the cooked turkey. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
In a large bowl, combine the cooked couscous, cooked turkey and spinach mixture, Trader Joe's Harissa Paste, crumbled feta cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Arrange the bell pepper halves in the prepared baking dish. Spoon the turkey and couscous mixture evenly into each bell pepper half.
⏱️ 5 min - 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.
⏱️ 30 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
Serve hot and enjoy your gourmet side dish!