Feta Stuffed Peppers
A delightful dish of roasted red Romano peppers stuffed with creamy feta, Greek yogurt, and fresh dill, providing a comforting and flavorful meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 5 medium red Romano peppers Adds sweetness and aesthetics.
- ½ tablespoon olive oil For brushing the peppers.
- 2 cups crumbled feta cheese The star ingredient.
- 6 tablespoons Greek yogurt Enhances creaminess.
- 3 tablespoons olive oil For the filling.
- ¼ cup fresh dill (chopped) For freshness.
- 2 cloves garlic (grated) For flavoring the filling.
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice Adds tanginess.
- ¼ teaspoon salt To taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 220°C (420°F) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Wash the red Romano peppers, then make a slit on each pepper and brush their skin lightly with olive oil.
- Bake the peppers in the oven for 5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Let the peppers cool for about 10 minutes before removing the seeds.
- In a bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, Greek yogurt, chopped dill, grated garlic, and 3 tablespoons of olive oil. Mix and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Cooking
- Stuff each roasted pepper with the feta filling.
- Return the stuffed peppers to the oven and bake for another 10 minutes.
Serving
- Prepare a dressing by whisking together olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Drizzle the dressing over the stuffed peppers before serving, and sprinkle with fresh dill.
Notes
Pair with refreshing salads like Black Bean Corn Salad or Strawberry Spinach Salad.