Feta Stuffed Peppers
Feta Stuffed Peppers are a vibrant and delicious dish that brings together the creamy richness of feta cheese with fresh herbs, all encased in beautifully roasted peppers. This recipe is perfect for any occasion – whether you need a quick appetizer, a side dish, or a light main course. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create an eye-catching and flavorful meal that will impress your guests or family.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium red Romano peppers
- 2 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- ¼ cup chopped fresh dill
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 220 C (420 F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make a slit on each pepper and brush lightly with olive oil. Roast for 5 minutes until slightly softened.
- Remove from the oven, cool for about 10 minutes, and discard seeds using a dessert spoon.
- In a mixing bowl, combine feta cheese, Greek yogurt, dill, grated garlic, and olive oil. Adjust salt as needed.
- Fill each roasted pepper with the feta mixture.
- Return to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes until heated through.
- Prepare dressing by whisking together olive oil, grated garlic, and lemon juice; drizzle over stuffed peppers before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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