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GREEK ORZO STUFFED PEPPERS



Greek Orzo Stuffed Peppers image

Recipe from Eating Well Magazine, March/April 2009. This is a low calorie option and I love that it's cooked in micro and stovetop. . .no heating up the house with the oven!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Peppers

Time 40m

Yield 8 pepper halves, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 yellow bell peppers (may sub orange and or or red)
1/2 cup whole-wheat orzo pasta (may use regular orzo)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
6 ounces Baby Spinach, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato (not oil-packed)
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar (may sub red-wine vinegar)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Halve peppers lengthwise through the stems, leaving the stems
  • attached. Remove the seeds and white membrane. Place the peppers cut-side down in a large microwave-safe dish. Add 1/2 inch water, cover and microwave on High until the peppers are just softened, 7 to 9 minutes. Let cool slightly, drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • Mash chickpeas into a chunky paste with a fork, leaving some whole.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes.
  • Add spinach and oregano and cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the orzo, chickpeas, 1/2 cup feta, tomatoes, vinegar and salt; cook until heated though, about 1 minute.
  • Divide the filling among the pepper halves and sprinkle each pepper with some of the remaining 1/4 cup feta.

GREEK ORZO STUFFED PEPPERS



Greek Orzo Stuffed Peppers image

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 yellow, orange, and/or red bell peppers
1/2 cup whole-wheat orzo
1 can (15-ounce) chickpeas, rinsed
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
6 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano, or 1 tsp. dried
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), chopped
1 Tbsp sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 1. Halve peppers lengthwise through the stems, leaving the stems attached. Remove the seeds and white membrane. Place the peppers cut-side down in a large microwave-safe dish. Add 1/2 inch water, cover, and microwave on high until the peppers are just softened, 7 to 9 minutes. Let cool slightly, drain, and set aside.
  • 2. Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  • 3. Mash chickpeas into a chunky paste with a fork, leaving some whole.
  • 4. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes. Add spinach and oregano and cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute. Stir in the orzo, chickpeas, 1/2 cup feta, tomatoes, vinegar, and salt; cook until heated though, about 1 minute. Divide the filling among the pepper halves and sprinkle each pepper with some of the remaining 1/4 cup feta.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

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