What is Orzo Stuffed Peppers?

It is a Greek recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.

What is Orzo Stuffed Peppers made of?

The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Fresh Mint, Greek Seasoning, Ground Beef. The full list of 13 is above.

What goes well with Orzo Stuffed Peppers?

Explore these Greek side-dish recipes. Briam: Greek Baked Zucchini with Potatoes Greek Quinoa Warm Bok Choy, Beet and Feta Salad Mediterranean Lentil Salad

How long does it take to make Orzo Stuffed Peppers?

About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 266.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Orzo Stuffed Peppers easy to make?

This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 17 steps.

Is Orzo Stuffed Peppers healthy?

Orzo Stuffed Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 266.08 calories and 13.08 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 290.9 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.97 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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Orzo Stuffed Peppers

Name: Orzo Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 5 min
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Greek
Ingredients: 3 whole Bell Pepper; 0.33 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese; 0.5 tsp Fresh Mint; 1 tsp Greek Seasoning; 8 oz Ground Beef; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 2 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 whole Onion; 0.5 cup Orzo; 2 tbsp Pine Nuts; 2 oz Spinach; 1 cup Tomato Sauce; 2 tsp Vegetable Oil

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Greek 🇬🇷 Low-Carb Sugar-Free

Orzo Stuffed Peppers swap rice for tender orzo, tucked into sweet bell peppers with a savory beef, spinach, and tomato filling. Greek seasoning, mint, and a splash of lemon brighten each bite, while feta and toasted pine nuts add tang and crunch. Great for a hearty weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing weekend bake.

Prep20 mins
Cook1 hr 5 mins
Serves6
DifficultyMedium

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Orzo Stuffed Peppers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

46 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 57 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 4 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 90 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed: 1 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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31
Heart Health: 68
Metabolic: 24
Digestive: 24
Inflammatory: 42
Performance: 45
General Wellness

1

Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C) and lightly grease a casserole dish.
2

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add orzo and cook for exactly 6 minutes.
3

Place spinach in a strainer and pour the orzo into the strainer over the spinach.
4

Transfer the orzo and spinach to a mixing bowl, stir in Greek seasoning, and set aside.
5

Meanwhile, add oil to a heavy skillet and heat over medium-high until shimmering.
6

Add onion, garlic, and ground beef; cook and stir the ground beef until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes.
7

Stir in 1/2 cup tomato sauce.
8

Add the beef mixture to the orzo mixture; add lemon juice and mint, and stir to combine.
9

Taste and adjust the lemon juice and mint to taste.
10

Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise; carefully remove the stem, seeds, and ribs.
11

Stuff the peppers with the beef orzo mixture.
12

Spread the remaining 1/2 cup tomato sauce in the bottom of the prepared casserole dish.
13

Place each stuffed pepper into the dish and cover with foil.
14

Bake in the preheated oven until the peppers are tender, about 40 minutes, then remove the foil.
15

Sprinkle pine nuts and feta cheese over the peppers.
16

Bake until the pine nuts are lightly toasted, about 10 minutes more.
17

Serve immediately.

About This Recipe

Orzo Stuffed Peppers is a Greek dinner recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 6, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bell Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Fresh Mint, and Greek Seasoning. Each serving provides about 266.08 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Orzo Stuffed Peppers?: It is a Greek recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
What is Orzo Stuffed Peppers made of?: The main ingredients are Bell Pepper, Crumbled Feta Cheese, Fresh Mint, Greek Seasoning, Ground Beef. The full list of 13 is above.
What goes well with Orzo Stuffed Peppers?: Explore these Greek side-dish recipes.
Briam: Greek Baked Zucchini with Potatoes
Greek Quinoa
Warm Bok Choy, Beet and Feta Salad
Mediterranean Lentil Salad
How long does it take to make Orzo Stuffed Peppers?: About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 266.08 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Orzo Stuffed Peppers easy to make?: This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 17 steps.
Is Orzo Stuffed Peppers healthy?: Orzo Stuffed Peppers has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 266.08 calories and 13.08 g of protein, or 26% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 290.9 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.97 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Tree Nuts, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.

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