Ingredients

The following ingredients have 2 Servings
  • 2 red or green bell peppers
  • 2 ounces whole wheat orzo
  • 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese

Instruction

  • Turn on your oven's broiler or preheat your oven to 500˚ F. Broil the peppers, turning occasionally, until just soft and starting to blister, 1 minute or so- keep a close eye on them. Let cool slightly. Place in a roasting pan and cut a slit down the side of each pepper. Remove the core and seeds. Lower the oven temperature to 375˚ F.
  • Cook the orzo, drain, and set aside. Stir together the ricotta, egg white, oregano, salt, and pepper.
  • Slice the peppers in half and layer with the tomato sauce, orzo, ricotta, and then more tomato sauce. Sprinkle the peppers with the shredded mozzarella cheese. Place in a baking dish.
  • Bake the peppers until the cheese is melted and the filling is hot, 20 to 25 minutes.