Pepper Bowls w/Chickpea Orzo Stuffing -

Pepper Bowls w/Chickpea Orzo Stuffing

Dinner

Colorful bell peppers stuffed with a spinach and chickpea orzo, with salty feta cheese on top.

About 15 minutes

About 25 minutes

1Cut peppers in half and remove the seeds, leaving the stems attached. In a large microwave-safe dish, place peppers cut-side down and cover with 1/2 in. water. Microwave on High 7-9 minutes or until soft, drain.

2Fill a large saucepan with water and place it over High heat to boil. When boiling, add orzo and cook 8-10 minutes. Drain and place under cold running water until cooled.

3Place a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil. When hot, add onion and cook 4 minutes. Stir in spinach and oregano, cook another minute.

4Meanwhile, mash chickpeas with a fork and add to pan along with cooled orzo, 1/2 cup feta, tomatoes, vinegar and salt, cook another minute.

Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper

Amount Per Serving:

Recipe Category: Dinner

Recipe Subcategory: Miscellaneous

Recipe Ethnicity: Greek/Mediterranean

Dietetic Info:

Vegetarian/Allergen Info: Contains Dairy

NOTE: Glycemic Index Scale: Low=0-55, Medium=56-69, High=70 or greater.