Greek Orzo Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 yellow bell peppers (may sub orange and or or red)
1/2 cup whole-wheat orzo pasta (may use regular orzo)
1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, rinsed
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
6 oz baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh oregano (or 1 tsp dried )
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomato ( not oil- packed)
1 tbsp sherry wine vinegar (may sub red-wine vinegar)
1/4 tsp salt

Directions:

Halve peppers lengthwise through the stems, leaving the stems
Attached. Remove the seeds and white membrane. Place the peppers cut-side down in a large microwave-safe dish. Add 1/2 inch water, cover and microwave on High until the peppers are just softened, 7 to 9 minutes. Let cool slightly, drain and set aside.
Meanwhile, bring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add orzo and cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water.
Mash chickpeas into a chunky paste with a fork, leaving some whole.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until soft, about 4 minutes.
Add spinach and oregano and cook, stirring, until the spinach is wilted, about 1 minute.
Stir in the orzo, chickpeas, 1/2 cup feta, tomatoes, vinegar and salt; cook until heated though, about 1 minute.
Divide the filling among the pepper halves and sprinkle each pepper with some of the remaining 1/4 cup feta.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	67.22 Kcal (281 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.1 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.46g	5%
Cholesterol	9.61mg	3%
Sodium	208.65mg	9%
Potassium	204.64mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.16g	2%
Sugars	2.86g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.34g	5%
Protein	2.84g	6%
Vitamin C	44.5mg	74%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	17.6mg	98%
Calcium	70.5mg	7%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	68.54 Kcal (287 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.71 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.52g	5%
Cholesterol	9.8mg	3%
Sodium	212.76mg	9%
Potassium	208.66mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.28g	2%
Sugars	2.92g	11%
Dietary Fiber	1.37g	5%
Protein	2.89g	6%
Vitamin C	45.4mg	74%
Vitamin A	1.2mg	39%
Iron	17.9mg	98%
Calcium	71.9mg	7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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