Orzo Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Orzo Stuffed Peppers
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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Pour the tomatoes into a large bowl and break apart using a pair of kitchen shears or your finger tips. Add the zucchini, mint, cheese, olive oil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Meanwhile, bring the chicken broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over high heat. Add the orzo and cook for 4 minutes. The orzo should be only partially cooked. Use a fine mesh sieve to transfer the orzo to the large bowl with the other vegetables. Stir the orzo into the vegetable mix to combine. Transfer the warm chicken broth to a 3-quart baking dish.
  4. Slice the tops off the peppers and remove all ribs and seeds. Cut a very thin slice from the base to help the peppers stand up.
  5. Place the peppers in the baking dish with the warm chicken broth. Spoon the orzo mixture into the peppers. Cover the dish with foil and bake for 45 minutes. Remove the foil, sprinkle the top of each pepper with cheese and continue baking until the cheese is golden, about 15 minutes. Remove from the oven, carefully transfer the orzo stuffed pepper to a serving plate.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 229.31 Kcal (960 kJ)
Calories from fat 140.09 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.57g 24%
Cholesterol 9.62mg 3%
Sodium 1192.08mg 50%
Potassium 440.3mg 9%
Total Carbs 16.03g 5%
Sugars 5.78g 23%
Dietary Fiber 4.25g 17%
Protein 4.72g 9%
Vitamin C 137.7mg 229%
Vitamin A 3.9mg 132%
Iron 168.7mg 937%
Calcium 113.9mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 54.07 Kcal (226 kJ)
Calories from fat 33.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.67g 24%
Cholesterol 2.27mg 3%
Sodium 281.07mg 50%
Potassium 103.82mg 9%
Total Carbs 3.78g 5%
Sugars 1.36g 23%
Dietary Fiber 1g 17%
Protein 1.11g 9%
Vitamin C 32.5mg 229%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 132%
Iron 39.8mg 937%
Calcium 26.9mg 11%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 5.1
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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