Green Bell Peppers Stuffed With Creamy Orzo Recipe

Name: Green Bell Peppers Stuffed With Creamy Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For White Sauce:; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (you can use salted butter and skip on garlic salt); 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup room temperature milk; 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt or to taste(you can use regular salt if you don't have garlic salt); Orzo; 1 cup Orzo; 3 medium green bell peppers; 1/2 red bell pepper - chopped; 1/2 yellow onion - chopped; 1/4 cup green peas; 1/4 cup corn; 1/4 cup bread crumbs; 1/4 cup shredded white cheddar or gouda; salt, to taste; black pepper, to taste; crushed red pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

For White Sauce:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter (you can use salted butter and skip on garlic salt)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup room temperature milk
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt or to taste(you can use regular salt if you don't have garlic salt)
Orzo
1 cup Orzo
3 medium green bell peppers
1/2 red bell pepper - chopped
1/2 yellow onion - chopped
1/4 cup green peas
1/4 cup corn
1/4 cup bread crumbs
1/4 cup shredded white cheddar or gouda
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
crushed red pepper, to taste

1
In a heavy bottom sauce pan, melt butter on medium heat.
2
Add all-purpose flour and keep stirring with a whisk for about 2 minutes. You will start noticing a change in color of the flour.
3
Add milk while whisking.
4
Constantly whisk the mixture until it thickens a bit, then turn off the heat.
5
Add garlic salt or regular salt, your favorite herbs and set aside.
6
Pre-heat the oven to 350u00b0 F.
7
Cook orzo as directed on the package. Make sure they're not overcooked.
8
Cut the tops off the green peppers and take the seeds out.
9
In a large pot bring water to boil and add salt.
10
Carefully put the green peppers in boiling water.
11
Blanch them for about 3-4 minutes, remove them from the pot and place them upside down (open side down) on a couple paper towels. Dry them off.
12
In a mixing bowl, mix the cooked orzo, chopped red bell pepper, onions, green peas, corn and white sauce.
13
Add salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper, to taste.
14
Carefully spoon the orzo+veggie mixture to the blanched green bell peppers.
15
In a small mixing bowl mix the shredded cheese and bread crumbs and then add a generous amount to each pepper.
16
Bake for 15-20 minutes.
17
Serve with hot sauce/Sriracha.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For White Sauce:, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (you can use salted butter and skip on garlic salt), 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 cup room temperature milk, and more.

Yes, Green Bell Peppers Stuffed With Creamy Orzo falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Green Bell Peppers Stuffed With Creamy Orzo

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Variations & substitutions

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