Couscous-stuffed Peppers With Basil Sauce

Ingredients

Filling:

• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth

• 2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 chicken breast cooked

• 3/4 cup couscous

• 1 cup canned garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained

• 1/4 cup dried currants

• 1 packed cup chopped baby spinach leaves

• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) crumbled feta cheese

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 2 medium red bell peppers

• 1 medium yellow bell pepper

• 1 medium orange bell pepper

• Hot water, as needed

Sauce:

• 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves

• 1/2 cup (about 4 ounces) creme fraiche

• 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 1 tablespoon water

• 1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped

• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

• 1/4 teaspoon sugar

• 1/4 teaspoon salt, plus extra, as needed

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra, as needed

Recipe Courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

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