Amazing 3 Step Feta Stuffed Peppers (Tiropita) Joy
Enjoy these delightful Feta Stuffed Peppers, inspired by the flavors of Greek Tiropita. This recipe brings together a savory feta filling baked inside sweet bell peppers. It’s a wonderful appetizer perfect for sharing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 halves (4 servings)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Greek
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers (any color)
- 8 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes. Place the pepper halves cut-side up in the baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, beaten egg, olive oil, black pepper, and nutmeg. Mix gently until just combined. You want the feta to remain somewhat crumbly.
- Spoon the feta mixture evenly into each pepper half, mounding it slightly.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is lightly golden on top.
- Let them cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
- Anya suggests using a mix of red, yellow, and orange peppers for a beautiful presentation.
- If you prefer a softer pepper, you can blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes before stuffing.
- Taste your feta before adding salt, as feta cheese is naturally salty.
- Serve these with a drizzle of good quality olive oil if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 pepper halves
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 450mg
- Fat: Approx. 14g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Trans Fat: Approx. 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 8g
- Fiber: Approx. 2g
- Protein: Approx. 10g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 50mg
