Ingredients

4 medium green peppers
2/3 cup split peas, washed
2 1/4 cups water
1 package vegetable broth
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 cup sliced mushrooms
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbl. olive oil
1 tbl. balsamic vinegar
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 cup couscous
2 medium tomatoes, seeded and chopped

Directions

1. Remove tops and seeds from green peppers. Stand pepper cups upright in an 8" microwave-safe baking dish.
2. Place peas in a medium saucepan with 1-1/4 cups of water and the vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
3. In a large saucepan, saute onion, mushrooms and garlic in olive oil until onions are tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Remove from heat; stir in peas along with seasonings. Set aside.
5. In a small saucepan, bring remaining 1 cup water to a boil, add couscous and remove from heat.
6. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes.
7. Stir into split pea-vegetable mixture along with half of the tomatoes.
8. Stuff peppers with mixture. Cover and finish in microwave on high for 5 minutes.
9. Top with remaining tomatoes.

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