GREEK ORZO STUFFED PEPPERS
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
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.
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GBEMU Kwame Sometimer
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The peppers were tender and the filling was flavorful. I loved the addition of the lemon-tahini sauce, which gave the dish a bright and tangy flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Not_ Happy
[email protected]I'm not a fan of peppers, but I loved this dish! The orzo filling was so flavorful and the peppers were perfectly cooked. I would definitely make this again, even if I had to use a different type of vegetable.
Tariq Mahmood
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The peppers were stuffed with a delicious mixture of orzo, vegetables, and herbs. The sauce was also very flavorful. I would definitely make this dish again for a special occasion.
kelly triza
[email protected]I had some trouble finding grape leaves, so I used cabbage leaves instead. They worked just as well, and the dish turned out great. The cabbage leaves were a bit more tender than grape leaves, which I actually preferred.
Isaac Owusu Boateng
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I added some extra spices to the filling, and that helped a lot. The peppers were also a bit undercooked for my liking. Next time, I will cook them for a few extra minutes.
Snenhlanhla Prudence
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian, so I used a mixture of quinoa and lentils instead of orzo. The dish turned out great! The quinoa and lentils gave the filling a hearty texture and the peppers were perfectly cooked. I would definitely recommend this recipe to other
ranaharis haris
[email protected]This was my first time making stuffed peppers, and I'm so glad I tried this recipe. The instructions were easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The peppers were tender and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!
Claire Archer
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the orzo filling and the peppers were cooked to perfection. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy party appetizer.
Nieshaadt Galant
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover orzo. I had some leftover from a salad I made earlier in the week, and it worked perfectly in this dish. The peppers were also very easy to stuff, and the whole dish came together in under an hour.
Riny akther
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of stuffed peppers, but this recipe changed my mind. The orzo filling was light and fluffy, and the peppers were perfectly cooked. I also loved the addition of the lemon-tahini sauce, which gave the dish a bright and tangy flavo
victor cheruiyot
[email protected]This Greek orzo stuffed pepper recipe was a hit! The peppers were perfectly tender and the orzo filling was flavorful and hearty. I especially appreciated the addition of feta cheese, which gave the dish a nice tang. Overall, this was a delicious and