Greek Orzo Stuff Peppers

Who likes Mediterranean inspired dishes? ME! ME! ME! ME! ME !!!!!
No kidding. Gee, Wide-Body, we’ve never heard you say that before. Duh!
I know, I know…..I can’t help myself with healthy food and bold flavors.

How about this tasty special from Eating Well

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Greek Orzo Stuff Peppers

NUTRITION PROFILE:
Low Calorie | High Fiber | High Calcium | High Potassium | Diabetes Appropriate | Healthy Weight

We steam brightly colored bell peppers in the microwave to save time and then stuff them with orzo, spinach and feta. This basic recipe will work with almost any filling—try substituting different types of cheese, herbs or beans. Serve with whole-wheat pita bread and cucumber salad.
Makes 4 servings
ACTIVE TIME: 40 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 40 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
4 yellow, orange and/or red bell peppers
1/2 cup whole-wheat orzo
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
6 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano or 1 teaspoon dried
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese, divided
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes (not oil-packed), chopped
1 tablespoon sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
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NUTRITION INFORMATION:
Per serving: 344 calories
 11 g fat (5 g sat, 4 g mono)
25 mg cholesterol;
48 g carbohydrate;
14 g protein;
11 g fiber;
656 mg sodium;
689 mg potassium

Nutrition bonus:
Vitamin C (340% daily value),
 Vitamin A (130% dv),
Folate (48% dv),
Magnesium & Potassium (20% dv).

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