Wow, a random thought turned out pretty yummy!
Here's what I used:
- 1-2 t olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, minced
- 1/4 c garlic (yep, I like garlic. Adjust to taste)
- 3 turkey sausage links, sliced into rounds & crumbled
- 1 sm can mushrooms
- 3/4 c couscous
- 3 lg bell peppers
- 1 12oz jar spaghetti sauce w mushrooms
- 1/2 c shredded mozzarella (approx)
Sautee onion & garlic in oil. Stir in sausage and cook til no longer pink. Drain mushrooms, reserving liquid, and add to skillet. Stir in couscous, along with mushroom liquid and water to make 1-1/2 c. Season to taste w onion salt, garlic powder, & basil. Cover.
Meanwhile, heat sauce in electric skillet or pour into baking dish. Slice tops of washed peppers, remove core & seeds, then slice in half lengthwise. Remove ribs, if any.
Fill each pepper half with couscous mix then place open side up on top of sauce. Sprinkle mozzarella on top of each pepper. Cover and steam through or bake at 325F until peppers are just tender.
