Orzo Stuffed Peppers

Recipe courtesy Giada De Laurentiis

Show: Everyday ItalianEpisode: Greek Fusion

Rated: 4 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (72)

Cook Time:
1 hr 0 min
Level:
Intermediate
Yield:
4 to 6 servings

Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 1 hr 0 min
Total:: 1 hr 15 min

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Ingredients

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)

Directions

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.

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Jennifer Pensacola, FL 11-10-2009
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Good but lacked a little flavor
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I dislike mint so I skipped that ingredient. My husband always wants meet with his meals, so I added Italian sausage. It was... really good, but it did lack a little something. Next time I will try adding some fresh mozzarella in the stuffing or maybe a goat cheese topping... I haven't decided yet. I will definately make it again because my husband loved it. Thanks Giada! Read more
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Allisha Long Beach, CA 11-10-2009
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It's a method, not a recipe
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

Originally, just reading the list of ingredients in this recipe, it has NO flavor. But I think it is a good way to cook and... present orzo. Therefore, you're free to put flavor in it! I added thick cut bacon, oyster mushrooms, and added basil instead of mint. It's pretty versatile, and I enjoyed it and so did my guests. They found the bellpeppers very sweet and the orzo fun to eat in the bellpepper cup. It also stands well as a leftover (which is very important) and compliments as a side dish to anything. Read more
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maria nyc, NY 10-19-2009
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Amazing!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is the third time I'm making this dish because everybody loves it!! Bravo Giada!!
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Jennifer Manhattan, KS 09-15-2009
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definately a keeper!
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

My husband absolutely does NOT like stuffed green peppers. He really liked this red pepper recipe! I didnt have mint so I... used dried basil. Also, I used Asiago cheese which was better than the Romano I thought. Will make it againRead more
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Madeline Seattle, WA 07-20-2009
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Excellent peppers if you add meat!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I added seasoned chicken sausage at the beginning and also chopped up the leftover pieces of the hollowed-out peppers to the... pan. The two additions gave it much more of a seasoning kick... so good I made it again when the leftovers ran out!Read more
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Kristy Nanuet, NY 07-08-2009
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Easy & Impressive!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

I made these for a dinner party and received many compliments. They are easy and delicious. I thought the mint would be... funky at first but I followed the recipe exactly and they came out great! All the flavors worked well! Read more