Orzo Stuffed Peppers

These orzo stuffed peppers play on the familiar concept of stuffed peppers, using orzo in place of rice. Greek seasoning, mint, and lemon juice give them a bright savory flavor.

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 25 mins

Servings:

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Ingredients

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

1/2 cup orzo
2 ounces fresh spinach
1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, minced
2 clove garlic, minced
8 ounces ground beef
1 cup tomato sauce, divided
1 tablespoons lemon juice, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh mint, or to taste
3 bell peppers
1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese, or as needed
2 tablespoons pine nuts, or as needed

Directions

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C). Lightly grease a casserole dish.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add orzo and cook for exactly 6 minutes. Place spinach in a strainer. Pour orzo into the strainer over spinach.
Transfer orzo and spinach to a mixing bowl and stir in Greek seasoning; set aside.
Meanwhile, add oil to a heavy skillet, and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion, garlic, and ground beef. Cook and stir ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup tomato sauce.
Add beef mixture to orzo mixture; add lemon juice and mint, and stir to combine. Taste; adjust lemon juice and mint to taste.
Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise; carefully remove stem, seeds, and ribs. Stuff peppers with beef orzo mixture. Spread remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish. Place each stuffed pepper into the dish; cover with foil.
Bake in the preheated oven until peppers are tender, about 40 minutes. Remove foil. Sprinkle pine nuts and feta cheese over peppers.
Bake until pine nuts are lightly toasted, about 10 minutes more. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

210	Calories
12g	Fat
12g	Carbs
14g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 210
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g	16%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 41mg	14%
Sodium 567mg	25%
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 14g	28%
Vitamin C 34mg	38%
Calcium 82mg	6%
Iron 2mg	14%
Potassium 431mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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