Greek Orzo Stuffed Red Peppers with Lemony Basil Tomatoes

These Greek Orzo Stuffed Red Peppers are quick, simple, vegetarian, healthy, and SO GOOD. Slow roasted red peppers stuffed with greek orzo, feta cheese, and topped with fresh lemony basil tomatoes. Summer dinner perfection!

⏱ 30 min 🔨 Prep 10min 🔥 Cook 20min 📊 Medium 🍽 4 servings 👁 3
Greek Orzo Stuffed Red Peppers with Lemony Basil Tomatoes

Ingredients

4 servings

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. 2. In a 9x13 inch baking dish, toss the peppers with the olive oil, garlic, and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Add the oregano. Transfer to the oven and roast for 20-25 minutes or until the peppers are beginning to char. 3. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the orzo according to package directions until al dente. Drain and toss with the balsamic vinegar, olives, pepperoncini, pine nuts, and feta. 4. Make the lemon basil tomatoes by combining all ingredients in a small bowl. 5. Stuff the warm orzo inside the peppers. Drizzle with the lemon basil tomato sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition per serving

561kcal

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$12795.00
Per Serving
$3199.00/serving
🏠 Savings
~$25590.00 vs buying!
📋 Price Breakdown (76% ingredients detected)
IngredientAmountSubtotal
red bell peppers 3 $263.00
garlic 3 cloves $593.00
extra virgin olive oil 1 tbsp $34.00
sprigs fresh oregano 3 $1786.00
kosher salt and pepper - -
dry orzo or quinoa 1 cup -
balsamic vinegar 2 tbsp $28.00
pitted kalamata olive 0.5 cup $166.00
pepperoncini 2 $883.00
toasted pine nuts 2 tbsp $24.00
crumbled feta cheese 0.5 cup $156.00
fresh basil 1 cup $2810.00
cherry tomatoes 1 cup $34.00
extra virgin olive oil 0.25 cup $136.00
crushed red pepper flakes - -
zest from 1 lemon 1 l $5882.00
kosher salt - -

*Estimated market prices, may vary by region

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Greek Orzo Stuffed Red Peppers with Lemony Basil Tomatoes

Ingredients:
  • 3 red bell peppers, halved
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 sprigs fresh oregano
  • kosher salt and pepper
  • 1 cup dry orzo or quinoa
  • 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 1/2 cup pitted kalamata olive
  • 2 pepperoncini, chopped
  • 2 tbsp toasted pine nuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 cup fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • crushed red pepper flakes
  • zest from 1 lemon
  • kosher salt

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