
Orzo Stuffed Peppers
Cost $12, save $10
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 65 Min
- 6 Servings
- $12
Orzo Stuffed Peppers
Cost $12, save $10
Source: Recommended by CookPal
- 65 Min
- 6 Servings
- $12
INGREDIENTS
Grain
- 1/2 cup orzo
Vegetable
- 2 ounces fresh spinach
- 🧅 1 small onion
- 🧄 2 clove garlic
- Bell peppers
Herbs and Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Greek seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh mint
Meat
- 🥩 8 ounces ground beef
Sauce and Condiments
- 🍅 1 cup tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Dairy
- 🧀 1/3 cup feta cheese
Nuts
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
Oil
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
STEPS
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.
NUTRIENTS
Per 1 serving🔥
210
Calories
- 14Protein
- 12Carbs
- 12Fats
💡 To save time, you can prepare the filling in advance and refrigerate it before stuffing the peppers.Use a variety of colored bell peppers for a more vibrant presentation.Substitute ground turkey or plant-based meat for ground beef for dietary preferences.