Description
Savory stuffed bell peppers filled with spinach, feta, and aromatic vegetables, embodying Mediterranean flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh dill or parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the bell peppers by slicing the tops off and removing the seeds; place them upright in a baking dish.
- Sauté the onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Add fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix the sautéed vegetables with crumbled feta and herbs in a bowl; season as desired.
- Stuff each bell pepper with the filling generously.
- Bake covered with foil for 25 minutes, then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes.
- Serve after cooling for a few minutes, garnished with chopped herbs if desired.
Notes
Feel free to customize by adding grains or swapping out vegetables. For a crispy topping, consider adding breadcrumbs before the final baking phase.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pepper
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: stuffed peppers, Mediterranean, vegetarian recipe, spinach, feta cheese