Feta Stuffed Peppers
A flavorful and vibrant dish featuring roasted peppers stuffed with a creamy feta filling, perfect for sharing and gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 5 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 medium red Romano peppers
- ½ tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups crumbled feta cheese
- 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons olive oil (for the filling)
- ¼ cup fresh dill (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (grated)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the Romano peppers by washing, slicing off the tops, and removing the seeds.
- Make the filling by combining feta, Greek yogurt, 3 tablespoons olive oil, dill, garlic, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl.
- Stuff the peppers generously with the filling.
- Bake the stuffed peppers in a baking dish, drizzled with ½ tablespoon olive oil, covered with foil for 25-30 minutes.
- Remove the foil and roast for an additional 10-15 minutes until slightly charred.
- Serve and enjoy with a sprinkle of dill on top.
Notes
For added flavor, consider using infused oils or experimenting with different herbs and cheeses.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, feta, Mediterranean, vegetarian, healthy dinner, meal prep