Greek Orzo Stuffed Peppers

 
Ingredients -

4 Bell Peppers, Yellow, Orange and/or Red
1/2 cup Orzo
1 (15 ounces) can Chickpeas, rinsed
1 tablespoon Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
1 medium Onion, chopped
6 ounces Baby Spinach, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon Fresh Oregano, chopped or 1 tsp dried
3/4 cup Crumbled Feta Cheese, divided
1/4 cup Sun-Dried Tomatoes, not packed in oil, chopped
1 tablespoon Red Wine Vinegar
1/4 teaspoon Salt

 
Preparation:

1. Cut the peppers in half, lengthwise, removing the seeds and membranes.

2. Put the pepper halves, cut side down into a microwave dish with 1/2 inch of water.

3. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave for 8 minutes on high.

4. Allow to cool.

5. Drain and set aside.

6. Cook the orzo according to the package directions.

7. Drain and rinse with cold water.

8. In a medium pan, sauté the oil and onion until they begin to soften.

9. Add the oregano and spinach and cook until the spinach wilts, stirring often.

10. Add the orzo, chickpeas, tomatoes, 1/2 cup feta, vinegar and salt.

11. Cook until hot, which takes about 1 minutes.

12. Spoon the filling evenly into the pepper halves.

13. Sprinkle the remaining feta on top.

14. Serve immediately.

 


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