ORZO STUFFED PEPPERS

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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (28-ounce) can Italian tomatoes
2 zucchini, grated
1/2 cup chopped fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano, plus more for sprinkling
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
6 sweet bell peppers (red or yellow)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Mohsin Sweet
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This dish was a bit too time-consuming for me, but it was worth it in the end. The peppers were delicious and the orzo stuffing was perfect.


Kris Tonner
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I'm not a big fan of bell peppers, but I really enjoyed this dish. The orzo stuffing was delicious and the peppers were cooked perfectly.


Tuga Sam
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I made this dish for my vegetarian friends and they loved it. The orzo stuffing was hearty and flavorful, and the peppers were cooked perfectly.


TauseefHaider Ejaz
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This recipe was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.


Irvin Martinez
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I loved the combination of flavors in this dish. The orzo stuffing was perfectly seasoned and the peppers were roasted to perfection.


Nermeen Mohammed
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These peppers were so easy to make and they were so delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Aim chaudhary
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I had a hard time finding orzo, so I used rice instead. The peppers still turned out great, but the rice was a little too soft for my liking.


Rana Allaha Rahka
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The orzo stuffing was a little bland for my taste, but the peppers were cooked perfectly. I would try this recipe again with a different stuffing.


Thomas Varela
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I made this dish for a party and it was a big success. Everyone loved the peppers and they were all gone in no time.


Bella Henri Smith doiron
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I followed the recipe exactly and the peppers turned out great. The orzo stuffing was flavorful and the peppers were tender. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Frazer Chishimba
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These orzo-stuffed peppers were a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.