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ORZO-STUFFED PEPPERS



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Packed with orzo, Italian sausage and summer flavors, these stuffed peppers make a fun, fast-fixing meal. Get colorful with green, orange, red or yellow peppers. Use more or less pepper flakes to adjust the level of heat to your liking! -Kelly Evans, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large green peppers
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside., Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain., Drain orzo; stir into meat mixture. Add the marinara sauce, tomato, basil, rosemary and pepper flakes. Spoon into peppers. , Place in a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 836mg sodium, Carbohydrate 65g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

STUFFED PEPPERS WITH ORZO



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Orzo is a barley-shaped pasta frequently used in recipes as a substitute for rice. Here it cooks in the stuffing mixture, saving the step of cooking the pasta separately.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Peppers

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 large yellow bell peppers (sweet ) or 2 large green bell peppers (sweet )
12 ounces ground turkey or 12 ounces ground pork
1/3 cup onion, chopped
8 ounces stewed tomatoes
1/3 cup orzo pasta
1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup kasseri cheese, shredded or 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Halve peppers lengthwise, removing stems, seeds and membranes. Immerse peppers in boiling water for 3 minutes. Remove and sprinkle insides with salt. Invert peppers on paper towels to drain well.
  • In a skillet cook lamb, turkey or pork and onion for 5 minutes, or until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain fat. Stir in stewed tomatoes, uncooked pasta, mint, basil, or oregano, allspice, water , salt and pepper. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 7-8 minutes, or until pasta is al dente. Stir in 1/4 cup of the kasseri or Parmesan cheese. Fill peppers with meat mixture.
  • Place in a 2-quart square baking dish along with any remaining meat mixture. Bake in a preheated 375F oven for about 15 minutes, or till heated through. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Let stand for 1-2 minutes before serving.

STUFFED PEPPERS WITH ORZO, FETA AND BEEF



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Another recipe from Aylmer's, a Canadian company. I notice that a lot of American canned tomatoes are 14 ounces - that works just fine for this. These stuffed peppers are terrific with the orzo and feta! Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Peppers

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 bell peppers (green, yellow, orange or red)
1 cup cooked orzo pasta
8 ounces lean ground beef, sauteed
1 cup frozen peas
6 ounces feta cheese (you can use the seasoned kind if you want to)
1 (18 ounce) can aylmer accents original tomatoes (540 mL)

Steps:

  • Cut tops off of bell peppers, hollow out and set aside. Cook orzo, drain and set aside to cool.
  • Brown ground beef and remove fat. Add frozen peas, crumbled feta cheese, orzo and 1/2 can Aylmer Accents Original tomatoes.
  • Stuff peppers with orzo mixture.
  • Pour the balance of Aylmer Accents Original tomatoes into a deep casserole dish. Place stuffed peppers upright on tomatoes, then cover and bake at 400ºF for 30-35 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447.6, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 77, Sodium 590.1, Carbohydrate 48.3, Fiber 6.4, Sugar 10.9, Protein 27.1

ORZO-STUFFED PEPPERS



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Make and share this Orzo-Stuffed Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 large green peppers
1 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1 lb bulk Italian sausage
1/2 cup red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
2 cups marinara sauce or 2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup fresh basil or 1 tablespoon dried basil, minced
2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded
2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds.
  • In large kettle, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes; drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.
  • Cook orzo according to package directions.
  • Meanwhile, in large skillet, cook the sausage, onion and garlic over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain.
  • Drain orzo; stir into meat mixture.
  • Add the marinara sauce, tomato, basil, rosemary and pepper flakes.
  • Spoon into peppers.
  • Place in a greased 11-inch by 7-inch baking dish.
  • Cover and bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes.
  • Uncover, sprinkle with cheeses.
  • Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.

ORZO STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Make and share this Orzo Stuffed Bell Peppers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces orzo pasta
2 teaspoons oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery, diced
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
3 ounces reduced-fat provolone cheese, grated
6 red bell peppers
3 teaspoons dry breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil in medium saucepan; add garlic, onion and celery. Cover and cook until vegetables are soft.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in pasta, thyme parsley, Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup of the chicken broth, and half of the provolone cheese.
  • Cut tops off the peppers and remove seeds.
  • Cut a small piece off the bottoms so peppers will stand upright.
  • Spoon the pasta mixture into each pepper and set in baking dish.
  • Sprinkle each pepper with 1/2 teaspoon bread crumbs. Sprinkle the remaining half of the provolone on top of the peppers.
  • Pour the remaining 1 1/2 cups of broth around peppers. Bake 45 minutes until lightly browned on top and tender. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248.7, Fat 5.4, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 170.2, Carbohydrate 40.1, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 6.8, Protein 11.4

ORZO STUFFED BELL PEPPERS



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Although you can serve these peppers hot, they make a refreshing cold entree on hot summer evenings.

Provided by ButterflyVioletta

Categories     Vegetable

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups cooked orzo pasta
1 1/4 cups chopped tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) box frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/2 cup chopped geen onion
3 ounces feta, crumbled
2 tablespoons chopped of fresh mint
1 tablespoon nonfat sour cream
4 sweet red peppers

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix the orzo, tomatoes, spinach, green onions, fetamint and sour cream; set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350. Coat a 9x9 baking dish with nonstick spray; set aside.
  • Slice the tops off the peppers. Remove and discard the membranes and seeds. Stand peppers upright (if necessary, cut a small slice off the bottom so that they are stable). Divde the orzo mixture among the peppers. Place upriht in the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.9, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 20.4, Sodium 313.6, Carbohydrate 16.2, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 9.2, Protein 8.1

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