Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

Ingredients

  • 2-3 bell peppers
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 small red pepper, finely diced
  • 1 small zucchini, finely diced
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup kalamata olives, pitted and chopped
  • 2 cups cooked orzo/quinoa
  • 1 cup cooked chicken, finely diced
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp Greek seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 cup feta cheese

Instructions

  1. Cut peppers in half, removing the membrane and seeds.
  2. Boil for 3-5 minutes until they are flexible.
  3. Drain in a colander and set aside.
  4. Cook orzo according to package directions. Set aside.
  5. In a large frying pan, heat oil over medium-high.
  6. Add red pepper and zucchini and sauté for 3-4 minutes
  7. Add garlic and kalamata olives and sauté for another 30 seconds.
  8. Add cooked orzo, chicken, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, Greek seasoning, parsley and salt and pepper.
  9. Cook until heated through, about 3 minutes.
  10. Stuff peppers and place in a well-greased roasted dish.
  11. Top each pepper with crumbled feta.
  12. Roast at 350°F for 15-20 minutes.
  13. Enjoy!
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