Greek Orzo-Stuffed Peppers
Easy Caesar Salad
Beverage Recommendation
Fre Alcohol-Removed Chardonnay
Ingredients
- 6 large red bell peppers, halved lengthwise
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1½ cups orzo (preferably whole wheat)
- 1 large zucchini, chopped
- ½ (8-oz) block cream cheese
- ¾ cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
- ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 1½ tsp Greek seasoning
- 1 Tbsp chopped fresh oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Remove seeds and membranes from peppers; rub peppers with oil. Place peppers, cut sides up, in a 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Bake 10 minutes or until just tender.
- Meanwhile, cook orzo in a large pot according to package directions, adding zucchini during last 2 minutes; drain, reserving ⅓ cup pasta water. Return orzo and zucchini to pot.
- Add cream cheese, reserved pasta water, and ½ cup each mozzarella and feta to pot. Cook over low heat until creamy. Stir in shallots and Greek seasoning.
- Spoon orzo mixture into peppers. Sprinkle with ¼ cup each mozzarella and feta. Bake 10 minutes or until browned and bubbly. Sprinkle with oregano.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 1 head romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup Caesar vinaigrette
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Side Dish Instructions
- Toss together all ingredients in a large bowl.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
394
|
83
|
477
|
| Fat (g) | 14 | 6 | 20 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Protein (g) | 16 | 3 | 19 |
| Carb (g) | 50 | 6 | 56 |
| Fiber (g) | 10 | 2 | 12 |
| Sodium (mg) | 589 | 341 | 930 |
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