Orzo-Stuffed Peppers Recipe

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Ingredients:

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4 large green peppers
1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1 lb johnsonville mild ground italian sausage
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tsp minced garlic
2 cups marinara or spaghetti sauce
1 medium tomato, chopped
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
2 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
2 tbsp grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

Cut tops off peppers and remove seeds. In a Dutch oven, cook peppers in boiling water for 3-5 minutes. Drain and rinse in cold water; set aside.
Cook orzo according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook sausage and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain.
Drain orzo; stir into meat mixture. Add the marinara sauce, tomato, basil, rosemary and pepper flakes. Spoon into peppers.
Place in a greased 11-in. x 7-in. baking dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Uncover; sprinkle with cheeses. Bake 5 minutes longer or until cheese is melted. Yield: 4 servings.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	586.87 Kcal (2457 kJ)
Calories from fat	361.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	40.13g	62%
Cholesterol	79.97mg	27%
Sodium	1723.31mg	72%
Potassium	832.53mg	18%
Total Carbs	33.47g	11%
Sugars	13.5g	54%
Dietary Fiber	7.28g	29%
Protein	25.17g	50%
Vitamin C	141.3mg	236%
Iron	2.9mg	16%
Calcium	212.3mg	21%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	111.33 Kcal (466 kJ)
Calories from fat	68.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.61g	62%
Cholesterol	15.17mg	27%
Sodium	326.92mg	72%
Potassium	157.93mg	18%
Total Carbs	6.35g	11%
Sugars	2.56g	54%
Dietary Fiber	1.38g	29%
Protein	4.77g	50%
Vitamin C	26.8mg	236%
Iron	0.5mg	16%
Calcium	40.3mg	21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

14.3

Points
16

PointsPlus

Good Points

saturated fat free,
low cholesterol

Bad Points

High in Sodium

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