Stuffed Peppers for Four
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
Truly a meal in one, this quick supper has it all: Veggies, meat, pasta and sauce, packed into tender peppers. It’ll look so pretty on your table. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Ingredients
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1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
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4 medium sweet peppers (any color)
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1/4 cup water
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1 pound ground beef
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1/2 cup chopped onion
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2 cups pasta sauce
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1 cup frozen broccoli-cauliflower blend, thawed and chopped
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1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, divided
Directions
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1.
Cook orzo according to package directions; drain. Cut and discard tops from peppers; remove seeds. Place in a 3-qt. round microwave-safe dish. Add water; microwave, covered, on high until peppers are crisp-tender, 7-9 minutes.
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2.
In a large skillet, cook and crumble beef with onion over medium heat until no longer pink, 5-7 minutes; drain. Stir in pasta sauce, vegetables, 1/4 cup cheese and orzo. Spoon into peppers. Sprinkle with remaining cheese.
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3.
Microwave, uncovered, on high until heated through, 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
1 stuffed pepper: 448 calories, 18g fat (7g saturated fat), 79mg cholesterol, 734mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 6g fiber), 30g protein.
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