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.

Shane Overbee
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I'm not a big fan of peppers, but I really enjoyed these stuffed peppers! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


James Stroud
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These peppers were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Moses Novela
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I followed the recipe exactly and the peppers turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Rasu Rasu
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These peppers were a little bland for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


hassan bazil
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The orzo filling is delicious and the peppers are always cooked perfectly.


Jewel Shardar
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I made these peppers for dinner last night and they were a hit with the whole family. The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again!


MD jakir Alom
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These peppers were easy to make and turned out great! I will definitely be making them again.


Shawket Galab
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I love stuffed peppers and this recipe is one of my favorites. The orzo filling is a great twist on the classic recipe.


life in jamaica
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These peppers were delicious! I made them for a party and they were a big hit. I will definitely be making them again.


Zachary Huber
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I'm not a big fan of peppers, but I really enjoyed these stuffed peppers! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Oswald Claudius
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This recipe was easy to follow and the peppers were delicious! I made a few changes, such as using brown rice instead of orzo and adding some chopped spinach to the filling. The peppers were a hit with my guests.


Theresa Gann
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I followed the recipe exactly and the peppers turned out great! The filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked through but still had a little bit of a bite to them. I served them with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a delicious meal.


Ezra Ronin
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These stuffed peppers were a hit with my family! The orzo was a great addition, and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.