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