Italian Style Tuna and Orzo Stuffed Peppers
SERVINGS: 8 | PREP TIME: 20 minutes | COOK TIME: 30 minutesDelicate orzo and yellowfin tuna baked in sweet bell peppers — a delicious Italian-style twist on an American classic!
Ingredients:
- 2 cans (4.5 oz. each)Â Portofino Solid Albacore Tuna in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 8 bell peppers, mixed colors
- 4 cups cooked orzo pasta
- 1 tsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 tsp. minced garlic
- 2 cups small dice zucchini
- 1 cup diced red pepper
- 1 cup diced orange pepper
- 1 tsp. dry basil
- ½ tsp. dry oregano
- ¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
- ½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Slice peppers in half and clean out the center. Place pepper halves in two 13×9 pans with ½ cup of water in each.
- Heat olive oil in a medium sauté pan and sauté onion and garlic over medium heat until just softened. Add zucchini and chopped bell peppers and continue to cook until they are just soft.
- Place orzo in a large bowl. Mix in zucchini and pepper mixture and combine well.
- Add herbs and tomato sauce and tuna and mix well.
- Divide mixture between the pepper halves. Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, covered with foil. Remove foil and top with shredded cheese.
Tip: Split peppers into two separate pans. Prior to cooking, wrap one pan with plastic wrap and freeze for cooking later!
Nutrition Facts
Italian Style Tuna and Orzo Stuffed Peppers
Serving Size: 2 pepper halves (376g) Servings: 8 |
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Nutritional Info | Amount/Serving | % DV* |
Calories | 310 | |
Calories from Fat | 45 | |
Total Fat | 5g | 8% |
Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
Trans Fat | 0g | |
Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
Sodium | 370mg | 15% |
Total Carbohydrate | 50g | 17% |
Dietary Fiber | 5g | 20% |
Sugars | 11g | |
Protein | 19g | |
Vitamin A | 70% | |
Vitamin C | 100% | |
Calcium | 10% | |
Iron | 15% | |
*Percent Daily Values (DV) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutritional information does not include salt and pepper or microgreens. |