Feta and Orzo-Stuffed Peppers Recipe
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Servings:
2 Servings
Ingredients
  • 2 red peppers
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt, divided
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
  • 1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
  • 1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup kalamata olives
  • ½ cup feta cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400 F.
  2. Cut the red peppers in half and remove the seeds. Brush the red peppers with about 1 tablespoon of olive oil inside and out. Sprinkle with garlic powder, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and ⅛ teaspoon of pepper. Place them in a baking dish and bake for 30 minutes or until they are soft.
  3. Cook the orzo according to package directions. For the dressing, in a small bowl combine the remaining olive oil, balsamic vinegar, lemon juice, the remaining salt, and remaining pepper.
  4. Combine the cooked orzo with the oregano, tomatoes, olives, feta cheese, and basil. Toss with the balsamic dressing.
  5. Stuff the pepper halves with the orzo mixture and top with pine nuts. The stuffed peppers are ready to serve.