Spinach, Parmesan and Couscous-Stuffed Poblano Peppers
4
Points®
Total time: 38 min • Prep: 15 min • Cook: 23 min • Serves: 6 • Difficulty: Easy
Our version of chiles rellenos, stuffed poblano peppers, is full of flavour but light on fat and calories.


Ingredients
Green bell pepper
6 medium, use green poblano peppers
Fresh spinach
4 cup(s), baby leaves, coarsely chopped
Uncooked scallions
1 medium, chopped
Vegetable broth
1 cup(s)
Uncooked couscous
⅔ cup(s), toasted-variety
Grated Parmesan cheese
1 oz, Parmigianno-Reggiano recommended
Table salt
¼ tsp(s)
Black pepper
¼ pinch(es)
Home made marinara sauce
1½ cup(s)
Instructions
1
Slice tops off peppers; set aside. Remove seeds from peppers.
2
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add peppers and cook until tender, about 7 to 10 minutes. Drain well.
3
Meanwhile, coat a large skillet with cooking spray and set over medium-high heat. Finely chop reserved pepper tops (not including stem) and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add spinach and scallion to pan and sauté until spinach is limp, about 3 minutes.
4
Add broth to skillet and bring to a boil. Stir in couscous, cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until couscous is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 10 minutes. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. (Note: You can find toasted couscous in the ethnic departments of most supermarkets.)
5
Spoon couscous mixture into peppers. Arrange peppers in a small microwave-safe baking dish and top with marinara sauce. Loosely cover dish with a microwave-safe cover or plastic wrap. Microwave on high for 2 minutes or until hot. Alternatively, you can bake the peppers in a preheated 350°F oven for 15 minutes. Yields 1 stuffed pepper per serving.
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