Feta Stuffed Peppers

Name: Feta Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 3 servings.
Ingredients: 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

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

Ingredients

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

Directions

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

2 stuffed pepper halves: 369 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 567mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 13g fiber), 26g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 starch, 2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

Originally published as Greek Stuffed Peppers in Healthy Cooking June/July 2012

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Alana.Doss

Sep 30, 2016

These were delicious! We liked to add A1 on top when they are done. Surprisingly delicious.
bbrunsvold

Dec 3, 2015

Waaay too much oregano for us!
kpossible18

Jan 30, 2015

One of my favorite recipes. I minus the orzo add a bit more feta. Everyone I've ever made it for goes back for seconds. Even the boss's wife was like " I'll never make stuffed peppers without feta again!"
rwestlake

Jan 30, 2014

Even my picky 12 yr old asks for this ! It's a favorite
airwin743

Nov 18, 2013

it was pretty good. I like more feta so I added some to the stuffing to make it actually feta stuffed peppers :) My husband really liked it too
camirice

Jul 13, 2013

Also good in a zuchini boat
kleescraga

Jul 5, 2013

Husband liked it but I didn't. Unless he specifically asks for it, I doubt I will make it again.
nigols

Jul 1, 2013

no stars but it is a 5 ..I also use this recipe with ground lamb it is just as good..both are keepers
BevfromInglewood

Jun 8, 2012

This was delicious and my husband loved it. I will be making it again.
praiseHim

Jun 7, 2012

It was very tasty! It might be nice to have a little more liquid next time. I will definitely make it again!