Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 unit

Bell pepper

halved and cleaned

2 cup

Couscous

prepared

1 cup

Diced tomatoes

canned with juice

1 cup

Corn

canned

0.25 unit

Onion

chopped

1 link

Italian sausage

cooked, casing removed, chopped

1 dash

Garlic powder

0.25 tsp

Italian seasoning

1 cup

Cheddar cheese

shredded

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 375F.

Step 2
~5 min

Cut bell pepper in half from top to bottom and clean.

Step 3
~5 min

Place bell pepper halves in microwave for 2 minutes on high heat to soften.

Step 4
~5 min

Place half of the cheese in the bottoms of the pepper halves.

Step 5
~5 min

Place pepper halves into a casserole dish or oven safe dish.

Step 6
~5 min

Combine prepared couscous, canned diced tomatoes with juice, corn, chopped onion, chopped Italian sausage, garlic powder, and Italian seasoning in a bowl.

Step 7
~5 min

Stuff the bell pepper halves with the couscous mixture.

Step 8
~5 min

Top the stuffed pepper halves with the remaining cheese.

Step 9
~5 min

Bake for approximately 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and cheese is melted and bubbly.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for a touch of heat.

Use different colored bell peppers for a more visually appealing dish.

Pre-cook the sausage to render out some of the fat.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

10 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be assembled ahead of time and baked just before serving.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Serve with crusty bread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green salad
Crusty bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Mediterranean

Cultural Significance

Stuffed vegetables are a common dish throughout the Mediterranean region.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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