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Stuffed with a flavor-packed orzo filling, these summery Greek orzo stuffed sweet peppers are a fun change from the usual stuffed peppers and SO easy to throw together!
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Greek Orzo Stuffed Sweet Peppers

Stuffed with a flavor-packed orzo filling, these summery Greek orzo stuffed sweet peppers are a fun change from the usual stuffed peppers and SO easy to throw together!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup kalamata olives, halved
  • 1/4 cup julienned sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 8 oz orzo pasta (cooked according to package instructions)
  • 1/3 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 medium sweet peppers, cut in half and seeds discarded

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F. In a medium skillet over medium heat, heat oil until shimmery. Add garlic and spinach to pan and cook 2-3 minutes or until garlic is fragrant and spinach is wilted. Add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, lemon juice, cooked orzo, and feta cheese to skillet, tossing to combine. Cook for 5 minutes then remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste
  • Add olives, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, lemon juice, cooked orzo, and feta cheese to skillet, tossing to combine. Cook for 5 minutes then remove from heat and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Place sweet pepper halves in a greased baking pan and fill with orzo mixture. Bake peppers at 375F 20-25 minutes or until peppers are softened and filling is hot. Serve immediately and enjoy!