Orzo Stuffed Peppers
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
- 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.
- Calories 266.08 kcal Moderate
- Protein 13.08 g Good Source
- Carbs 22.77 g Moderate
- Total Fat 14.27 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 4.97 g High
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 35.55 mg Moderate
- Sodium 290.9 mg Moderate
- Fiber 2.75 g Low Source
- Sugar 2.55 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 75.98 mg Low Source
- Iron 2.18 mg Moderate
- Potassium 241.11 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 188.41 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 114.6 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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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.
- 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.
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