Name: Feta Stuffed Peppers
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: 3 large green peppers -; 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) -; 1 small onion, chopped -; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained -; 2 cups chopped fresh spinach -; 3/4 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta -; 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 1/4 teaspoon pepper -; 6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese -

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35 min.

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Ingredients for - Feta Stuffed Peppers

1. 3 large green peppers -

2. 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean) -

3. 1 small onion, chopped -

4. 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained -

5. 2 cups chopped fresh spinach -

6. 3/4 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta -

7. 2 tablespoons minced fresh oregano or 2 teaspoons dried oregano -

8. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

9. 1/4 teaspoon pepper -

10. 6 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese -

How to cook deliciously - Feta Stuffed Peppers

1. Stage

Cut peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; invert onto paper towels.

2. Stage

In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Stir in the tomatoes, spinach, orzo, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until orzo is tender.

3. Stage

Spoon into peppers. Place in an 11x7-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until peppers are tender.

4. Stage

Sprinkle with cheese; bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is softened.