Greek Orzo Stuffed Peppers

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We steam brightly colored bell peppers in the microwave to save time and then stuff them with orzo, spinach and feta. This basic recipe will work with almost any filling--try substituting different types of cheese, herbs or beans. Serve with whole-wheat pita bread and cucumber salad.

Greek Orzo Stuffed Peppers
Prep Time: 40 mins
Total Time: 40 mins
Servings: 4 servings
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Ingredients
  • 4   yellow, orange and/or red bell peppersOn Sale
  • 1/2 cup  whole-wheat orzoOn Sale
  • 1 15-ounce can  chickpeas, rinsedOn Sale
  • 1 tablespoon  extra-virgin olive oilOn Sale
  • 1   medium onion, choppedOn Sale
  • 6 ounces  baby spinach, coarsely choppedOn Sale
  • 1 tablespoon  chopped fresh oregano, or 1 teaspoon driedOn Sale
  • 3/4 cup  crumbled feta cheese, dividedOn Sale
  • 1/4 cup  sun-dried tomatoes, (not oil-packed), choppedOn Sale
  • 1 tablespoon  sherry vinegar, or red-wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 1/4 teaspoon  saltOn Sale
Directions
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 344, Total Fat 11 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 656 mg, Carbohydrate 48 g, Fiber 11 g, Protein 14 g, Potassium 689 mg. Daily Values: Vitamin A 130%, Vitamin C 340%. Exchanges: Starch 2.5,Vegetable 2,High-Fat Meat 1,Fat 1.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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