Delicious Greek Stuffed Peppers Recipe You Will Love
Greek Stuffed Peppers — a mediterranean recipe (main course) with 12 ingredients. Source: edamam.com.
80
Total Time (min)
8
servings
437
Calories/serving
Medium
Difficulty
Ingredients
- 4 medium bell peppers (any color)
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 1 cup feta cheese (crumbled)
- 1 cup chopped spinach (fresh or frozen)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon oregano (dried)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 pinch salt (to taste)
- 1 pinch black pepper (to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 cup tomato sauce (for topping)
Instructions
7 steps
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
This ensures even cooking.Prepare Peppers
Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.
Keep the tops for decoration if desired.Cook Filling
In a pan, heat olive oil and sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
Add spinach and cook until wilted.Mix Filling Ingredients
In a bowl, combine quinoa, sautéed mixture, feta cheese, oregano, and lemon juice.
Season with salt and pepper.Stuff Peppers
Fill each bell pepper with the quinoa mixture and place them in a baking dish.
Pour tomato sauce over the stuffed peppers.Bake
Cover with foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
This helps to caramelize the tops.Serve
Let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Greek stuffed peppers!
Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
💡 Tips & Tricks
Storage & Reheating
Refrigerator
Up to 3 days in an airtight container
Freezer
Up to 2 months — thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in a skillet or microwave until heated through.
What to Serve With
Complete your mediterranean meal with these perfect pairings:
About This Dish
Delicious Greek Stuffed Peppers Recipe You Will Love is a beloved dish from Mediterranean cuisine. With a total preparation time of about 80 minutes, it is a rewarding project for when you have extra time in the kitchen.
Mediterranean cuisine offers a rich tapestry of flavors and cooking traditions that reflect the culture and history of the region. This dish is a wonderful example of its distinctive culinary heritage.
This recipe is rated medium difficulty and uses 12 ingredients. Intermediate cooks will enjoy the balanced challenge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, brown rice is a great substitute for quinoa.
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Nutrition Facts
8 serving(s) per recipe
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients used.
Recipe Details
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