Orzo & Beef Stuffed Peppers
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
4 large bell peppers, halved lengthwise through stem, seededNonstick spray1⁄2 cup orzo pasta8 oz lean ground beef1 cup chopped onion1 tsp each fennel seeds and oregano1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with garlic1⁄2 cup diced part-skim mozzarellaGarnish: chopped basil (optional)
1. Heat broiler. Line a rimmed baking sheet with nonstick foil. Put peppers cut side down in pan; coat peppers with nonstick spray.
2. Broil 12 minutes, turning once, until lightly charred and tender. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F.
3. Meanwhile bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook as package directs; drain.
4. While pasta cooks, coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray; heat over medium heat. Add beef, onion, fennel seeds and oregano. Cook 6 minutes, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until beef is browned and onions are tender. Remove from heat.
5. Add orzo, tomatoes with their juices, and mozzarella to skillet; toss to mix, then fill peppers. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle
with basil.
4 Servings.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SMYLEERED.
2. Broil 12 minutes, turning once, until lightly charred and tender. Reduce oven temperature to 400°F.
3. Meanwhile bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook as package directs; drain.
4. While pasta cooks, coat a large nonstick skillet with nonstick spray; heat over medium heat. Add beef, onion, fennel seeds and oregano. Cook 6 minutes, breaking up meat with a wooden spoon, until beef is browned and onions are tender. Remove from heat.
5. Add orzo, tomatoes with their juices, and mozzarella to skillet; toss to mix, then fill peppers. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts. Sprinkle
with basil.
4 Servings.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SMYLEERED.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 378.7
- Total Fat: 17.2 g
- Cholesterol: 59.0 mg
- Sodium: 237.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 34.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 4.0 g
- Protein: 22.4 g
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