Best Orzo Stuffed Peppers Recipes

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ORZO AND CHICKEN STUFFED PEPPERS



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This dish looks beautiful and tastes like you cooked all day. Any combination of green, yellow, and red peppers works well; I use all three for color. You can also use low-sodium chicken broth and Smart Balance® spread.

Provided by Luv2Cook4Her

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Main Dish Recipes     Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
1 green bell pepper - halved, seeded, and stem removed
1 red bell pepper - halved, seeded, and stem removed
1 yellow bell pepper - halved, seeded, and stem removed
1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 green onions, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup orzo
1 (16 ounce) can chicken broth
3 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 teaspoon butter
2 portobello mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 green onion, thinly sliced
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Spray inside of green, red, and yellow bell pepper halves with cooking spray; place on a baking sheet.
  • Bake peppers in the preheated oven until slightly tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir 3 green onions and garlic until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken, black pepper, and cumin; cook until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 4 to 5 minutes. Add orzo and chicken broth; simmer until orzo is cooked through but firm to the bite and broth is absorbed, about 11 minutes. Spoon chicken-orzo mixture into the bell peppers; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 7 minutes.
  • Heat 1 teaspoon oil and 1 teaspoon butter in skillet; Cook and stir portobello mushrooms and remaining green onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper. Spoon about 2 tablespoons mushroom mixture onto each stuffed bell pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.7 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 32.5 mg, Fat 10.8 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 476.1 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

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.

ORZO STUFFED PEPPERS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (28-ounce) can Italian tomatoes
2 zucchini, grated
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
6 sweet bell peppers (red or yellow)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Pour the tomatoes into a large bowl and break apart using a pair of kitchen shears or your finger tips. Add the zucchini, mint, cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Meanwhile, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the orzo and cook for 4 minutes. The orzo should be only partially cooked. Use a fine mesh sieve to transfer the orzo to the large bowl with the other vegetables. Stir the orzo into the vegetable mix to combine. Transfer the warm chicken broth to a 3-quart baking dish.
  • Slice the tops off the peppers and remove all ribs and seeds. Cut a very thin slice from the base to help the peppers stand up.
  • Place the peppers in the baking dish with the warm chicken broth. Spoon the orzo mixture into the peppers. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the top of each pepper with cheese and continue baking until the cheese is golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, carefully transfer the orzo stuffed pepper to a serving plate.

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.

SMOKED SAUSAGE AND ORZO STUFFED PEPPERS



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Everyone gets their own personal dinner tucked into a delicious sweet pepper.

Provided by Hillshire Farm(R) Brand

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Hillshire Farm®

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 (14 ounce) package Hillshire Farm® Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/4-inch-wide half moons
1 medium onion, 1/2-inch dice
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 cups orzo pasta, cooked according to package directions
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 ¾ cups marinara sauce
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
6 bell peppers

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add smoked sausage, onion, garlic and Italian seasoning and cook for 6-9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft and smoked sausage is brown. Stir in white wine vinegar, cooked orzo, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup mozzarella; remove from heat and set aside.
  • Mix together the marinara sauce and cinnamon and stir 1/4 cup of the sauce into the skillet. Spoon remaining sauce into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  • Cut the tops off of the peppers, remove the seeds, stuff them with the orzo-smoked sausage mixture and place in baking dish. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and bake until heated through, 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 609.1 calories, Carbohydrate 71.6 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 22.3 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1126.2 mg, Sugar 13 g

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.

GREEK ORZO STUFFED PEPPERS



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Recipe from Eating Well Magazine, March/April 2009. This is a low calorie option and I love that it's cooked in micro and stovetop. . .no heating up the house with the oven!

Provided by januarybride

Categories     Peppers

Time 40m

Yield 8 pepper halves, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 yellow bell peppers (may sub orange and or or red)
1/2 cup whole-wheat orzo pasta (may use regular orzo)
1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
6 ounces Baby Spinach, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano (or 1 teaspoon dried)
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato (not oil-packed)
1 tablespoon sherry wine vinegar (may sub red-wine vinegar)
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Mash chickpeas into a chunky paste with a fork, leaving some whole.
  • 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.

ORZO STUFFED PEPPERS



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

Provided by AriMad

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (28 ounce) can Italian tomatoes
2 zucchini, grated
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
1/2 cup pecorino romano cheese, grated, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 cup olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
6 sweet bell peppers (red or yellow)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Pour the tomatoes into a large bowl and break apart using a pair of kitchen shears or your finger tips. Add the zucchini, mint, cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Meanwhile, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the orzo and cook for 4 minutes. The orzo should be only partially cooked. Use a fine mesh sieve to transfer the orzo to the large bowl with the other vegetables. Stir the orzo into the vegetable mix to combine. Transfer the warm chicken broth to a 3-quart baking dish.
  • Slice the tops off the peppers and remove all ribs and seeds. Cut a very thin slice from the base to help the peppers stand up.
  • Place the peppers in the baking dish with the warm chicken broth. Spoon the orzo mixture into the peppers. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the top of each pepper with cheese and continue baking until the cheese is golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, carefully transfer the orzo stuffed pepper to a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 324.8, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 1.8, Sodium 904.5, Carbohydrate 45.7, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 9.6, Protein 12

ORZO-STUFFED PEPPERS WITH FETA AND BASIL



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Categories     Steam     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Healthy

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup dried orzo
6 oz. bulk Italian hot or mild (sweet) sausage
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups crumbled feta cheese (8 oz.)
1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
6 medium-size orange and/or yellow sweet peppers
1-1/2 cups tomato juice
1/2 tsp. salt
Top with chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • 1. In 4- to 5 quart Dutch oven cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Set aside. Wipe Dutch oven dry; set aside. 2. In large nonstick skillet cook sausage, onion, celery, and garlic until sausage is browned and onion is tender. Remove from heat; drain fat. Stir in cooked orzo, cheese, and black pepper. 3. Cut tops from peppers; remove seeds and ribs. Slightly trim bottoms of peppers to stand upright. Spoon orzo mixture into peppers and replace tops; set aside. In Dutch oven stir together carrot juice and salt. Stand peppers upright in Dutch oven. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, covered, 20 to 25 minutes, or until peppers are tender. 4. Serve peppers on rimmed plates. Spoon over any remaining cooking juices. Sprinkle fresh basil on top

GREEK ORZO STUFFED PEPPERS



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Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 yellow, orange, and/or red bell peppers
1/2 cup whole-wheat orzo
1 can (15-ounce) chickpeas, rinsed
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
6 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano, or 1 tsp. dried
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), chopped
1 Tbsp sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
1/4 tsp salt

Steps:

  • 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 0 g, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

ORZO STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE



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Categories     Pepper

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (28-ounce) can Italian tomatoes
2 zucchini, grated
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
6 sweet bell peppers (red or yellow)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Pour the tomatoes into a large bowl and break apart using a pair of kitchen shears or your finger tips. Add the zucchini, mint, cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Meanwhile, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the orzo and cook for 4 minutes. The orzo should be only partially cooked. Use a fine mesh sieve to transfer the orzo to the large bowl with the other vegetables. Stir the orzo into the vegetable mix to combine. Transfer the warm chicken broth to a 3-quart baking dish. Slice the tops off the peppers and remove all ribs and seeds. Cut a very thin slice from the base to help the peppers stand up. Place the peppers in the baking dish with the warm chicken broth. Spoon the orzo mixture into the peppers. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the top of each pepper with cheese and continue baking until the cheese is golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, carefully transfer the orzo stuffed pepper to a serving plate.

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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