Savory Stuffed Peppers

Directions

Remove tops and seeds from green peppers.

Stand pepper cups upright in an 8” microwave-safe baking dish .

Wash and pick over peas.

Place in a medium saucepan with 1¼ cups of the water and the vegetable broth.

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, sauté onion, mushrooms and garlic in olive oil until onions are tender, 2 to 3 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in peas along with seasonings.

Set aside.

In a small saucepan, bring the remaining 1 cup water to a boil, add couscous and remove from heat.

Cover; let stand for 5 minutes. Stir into pea- vegetable mixture along with half of the tomatoes.

Stuff peppers with mixture.

Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes. Top with remaining tomatoes.