FETA STUFFED PEPPERS

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One of my favorite meals when I was younger was a recipe my mother made called Quick Chili Rice Casserole. I put a Greek spin on it and stuffed it in a pepper. It works great paired with a garden salad and fresh bread. -Sacha Morgan, Woodstock, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 large green peppers
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1 small onion, chopped
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups chopped fresh spinach
3/4 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese

Steps:

  • Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; invert onto paper towels., In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, orzo, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until orzo is tender., Spoon into peppers. Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until peppers are tender. , Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is softened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 567mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 13g fiber), Protein 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Gihani Nimansa
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I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but I loved these stuffed peppers! The feta cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the peppers were cooked perfectly.


Shoaib Hussain
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These stuffed peppers were a great way to use up leftover rice and vegetables. They were also very flavorful and satisfying.


sadia hashim
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I made these stuffed peppers for my family and they were a big hit! The feta cheese filling was creamy and delicious, and the peppers were cooked perfectly.


Mahnoor Fatima
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These peppers were easy to make and very flavorful. I would definitely recommend them.


Nancy Hall
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These stuffed peppers were a delicious and healthy meal. I will definitely be making them again.


Mokete samuel Mokwai
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I loved the creamy feta cheese filling in these peppers. They were a big hit at my potluck.


Yousaf Mahni
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These peppers were so easy to make and they turned out great! The feta cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the peppers were cooked perfectly.


Abel Asare
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I made these stuffed peppers for my family and they loved them! The feta cheese filling was a nice change from the usual ground beef filling.


Gladys camacho
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These stuffed peppers were delicious! The feta cheese filling was creamy and flavorful, and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Lavender Opiyo
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The peppers are tender and flavorful, and the feta cheese filling is creamy and delicious.


Edwin Roman
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These feta stuffed peppers were a hit at my dinner party! They were easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially loved the creamy feta cheese filling.