Their sweet heat is a nutritional bargain at 35 calories and 65 mg of sodium—plus 48% of your daily vitamin C—per ⅓ cup. Couscous-Filled Peppadew Poppers 2 jars (14 oz each) of mild Peppadews (about 36 total) ⅓ c whole wheat couscous2 Tbsp goat cheese2 tsp extra virgin olive oil¼ c chopped fresh parsley2 Tbsp pine nuts, coarsely choppedSalt and pepper to taste
- RINSE Peppadews and drain upside down on paper towels.2. COOK couscous. While warm, stir in goat cheese and olive oil to combine. Cool to room temp. Stir in parsley, pine nuts, and salt and pepper to taste.3. FILL peppers with couscous mixture.4. CHILL up to 1 day. Serves 6. NUTRITION (per serving) 173 cal, 3 g pro, 29 g carb, 4 g fiber, 18 g sugars, 4.5 g fat, 1 g sat fat, 198 mg sodium More Ways To Savor Peppadews:SLIDE onto skewers when building kebabs for grilling.SWAP for the tomato in a BLT sandwich.BLEND with low-fat plain yogurt for an easy, zesty dip.CHOP and sprinkle over a tossed salad.SERVE on an anti-pasto plate instead of the usual roasted red peppers.PUREE and stir into soups and sauces.USE as a topper to add kick and color to burgers or pizza. MORE: 14 Ways To Make Veggies Less Boring