Couscous+and+Feta+Stuffed+Bell+Peppers

Couscous and Feta Stuffed Bell Peppers [|www.epicurious.com] Allison Murray  ** INGREDIENTS **  Vegetable-oil cooking spray 1 1/4 cups fat-free chicken or vegetable broth 2/3 cup couscous 4 large bell peppers, mixed colors 2 tsp olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 6 oz zucchini, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly 6 oz yellow squash, quartered lengthwise then sliced across thinly 1/2 tsp fennel seeds 1/2 tsp dried oregano <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">1/2 tsp salt <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in half <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">15 oz canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">4 oz crumbled feta cheese (about 1 cup) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';"> ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">DIRECTIONS ** <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 35.35pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">2. Coat a small baking dish with cooking spray. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 35.35pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">3. Bring the broth to a boil in a saucepan, add the couscous, cover the pan and remove it from the heat. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 35.35pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">4. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 35.35pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">5. Cut the stems and top half inch off the bell peppers and scoop out the seeds and membranes. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 35.35pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">6. Boil trimmed peppers for 5 minutes, then drain them upside down. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 35.35pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">7. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 35.35pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">8. Add onion, zucchini, yellow squash, fennel seeds, oregano, and salt. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 35.35pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">9. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or until vegetables are softened. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 35.35pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">10. Remove from heat and stir in the tomatoes and chickpeas. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 35.35pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">11. Using a fork, scrape the couscous into the skillet and toss with the vegetables. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 35.35pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">12. Stir in the crumbled feta. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 35.35pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">13. Place peppers upright in the baking dish and fill them with couscous. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 35.35pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">14. Bake 15 minutes. <span style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt 0.5in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 35.35pt; text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">15. Serve immediately
 * 1) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif';">Preheat oven to 350°F F.