Orzo Stuffed Peppers

Orzo Stuffed Peppers

Serves: 6
 
 
Vegetarian Recipes
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Ingredients
Ingredients
To make Orzo Stuffed Peppers, you'll need:
  • 8 oz orzo or other small pasta shape
  • 2 tsp oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1 celery stalk diced
  • 1/2 tsp thyme
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3 oz reduced-fat provolone cheese grated and divide= d in halves
  • 6 red bell peppers
  • 3 tsp dry bread crumbs

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Prepare pasta according to package directions; drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil in medium saucepan; add garlic onion and celery. Cover and cook until vegetables are soft.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Stir in pasta add thyme parsley Parmesan cheese 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and half of the provolone cheese.
  • Cut tops off the peppers and remove seeds.
  • Cut a small a piece off the bottoms so peppers will stand upright.
  • Spoon the pasta mixture into each pepper and set in baking di sh.
  • Sprinkle each pepper with 1/2 teaspoon bread crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the remaining half of the provolone on top of the peppers.
  • Pour the remaining 1 1/2 cups of broth around peppers. Bake 45 minutes until lightly browned on top and tender.
  • Serve immediately.
Nutritional Facts (Per Serving)
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