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Greek Stuffed Peppers with Cheese & Olives

Greek Stuffed Peppers with Cheese & Olives for a Flavorful Feast

Discover the vibrant Greek Stuffed Peppers with Cheese & Olives, a delicious low-carb vegetarian dish for any gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 peppers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Greek
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Peppers
  • 4 pieces Peppers Choose firm and shiny ones
For the Filling
  • 200 grams Feta Cheese Can substitute goat cheese
  • 150 grams Greek Yogurt/Sour Cream Ricotta can be used
  • 100 grams Mozzarella Cheese Optional
  • 4 tablespoons Scallions Diced onions can be used
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust for spice tolerance
  • 100 grams Kalamata Olives Green olives can be substituted
  • a handful Fresh Mint/Parsley Basil can be used
For the Drizzle
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Extra virgin recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Balsamic Vinegar Optional
For the Sauce
  • 400 grams Marinara Sauce Both homemade and store-bought work
  • 100 grams Roasted Red Peppers Can be omitted

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking tray
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 475°F (250°C).
  2. Rinse and dry the peppers, slice off the tops, and remove the seeds.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine feta cheese, Greek yogurt, mozzarella, scallions, olives, black pepper, and herbs. Mix well.
  4. Stuff each pepper with the filling, arranging them in a baking tray drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with salt.
  5. Roast the peppers for about 25 minutes or until tender and slightly charred.
  6. Blend marinara sauce with roasted red peppers until smooth, heat in a saucepan.
  7. Serve by pouring sauce onto a platter, placing roasted peppers on top, drizzling with balsamic vinegar, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pepperCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 10gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 450mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freezing is possible if baked first for best results.

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