Stuffed Peppers Recipe – Feta Stuffed Bell Peppers |Two Purple Figs

These Stuffed Mini Peppers are bursting with spicy, tangy, sweet and zesty flavor. This delicious Mediterranean-style vegetarian finger food is ready in just 10 mins! A mixture of zesty, tangy, spicy and herb loaded feta cheese is stuffed into mini  peppers.

This is another Mediterranean bright and sunny recipe. It’s bite sized and so tasty! Similar to our Watermelon Salad Wedges and Feta Cucumber Salad Bites.

Feta cheese is the hero in the filling. If you love feta as much as we do, try our Whipped Feta. Also try this Tomato Salad and Baked Salmon With Greek Dressing.

Next time you’re looking for a Mediterranean appetizer, you need to try these and here’s why.

Why You’ll Love Stuffed Mini Peppers

• The flavors are bright, zesty, sweet, and so refreshing.
• The way the sweet, tender taste of the peppers collides with the tangy feta is phenomenal!
• This stuffed mini peppers recipe takes only 30 minutes start to finish.
• It’s a healthy light and tasty appetizer.
• This recipe pairs so beautifully with any main dish, especially a Mediterranean inspired dish.
• You can make several variations to this recipe, and it would still taste great!
• The vibrant colors, and melty texture, mixed beautifully with the peppers is to die for!

How To Make Stuffed Mini Peppers

1. Start by cutting off the tops of each mini pepper, and shake them to remove any seeds.
2. Next you’re going to mix in the filling which is feta, herbs, spices, lemon and more.
   
3. Take a proper spoonful of the feta filling and delicately stuff it into each mini pepper. Use a chopstick to push the filling in the peppers to ensure it stays in properly.
4. Lay the stuffed mini peppers in single layer on a baking sheet and begin to place in the oven.
5. If y you prefer soft, melt in your mouth tender peppers, roast in the oven until tender.
6. Alternatively, you can broil the peppers for a charred taste and aldente peppers.
7. If  the weather is nice enough, put the pepper on the grill for the best result.

Tips For Stuffed Mini Peppers

1. The feta mixture you can easily adapt to your taste, so add in herbs, add a chopped tomato, leave out the olives and add some olive oil or season with some Zaatar blend spice.
2. You can get so much info about Zaatar blend and how to make it in this fabulous Labneh Dip with Zaatar Pistachio Mint Olive Topping recipe!
3. You can prepare the feta mixture well ahead of time ( a week or more—but without tomatoes) and store it in an airtight container in the fridge.
4. Choose mini peppers that are firm to the touch, have no bruises, and vibrant.
5. Chop only the tops to of the pepper to ensure the filling has enough room. Remember, the mini peppers are quite tiny.
6. To remove any leftover seeds, simply shake and tap where the cut is.
7. The chopstick is a very helpful tool to push the filling fully in peppers.
8. This recipe is can be cooked in the oven, or on the grill!
9. We enjoy these delicious stuffed mini peppers served hot or cold.
10. Try drizzling our luscious Greek Salad Dressing over the grilled peppers, simply  the  cherry on top!

What to Serve with Stuffed Mini Peppers?

• Chicken Dishes: Chicken Caprese, Chicken Scallopini, Lemon Chicken.
• Meat: Reverse Sear Steak, Ribeye Steak, Lamb Steaks, Best NY Strip Steak
• Seafood: Shrimp Pasta, Butter Poached Lobster, Baked Salmon With Greek Dressing, Tuna Steak Recipe
• Vegetarian: Ultimate Garlic Bread, Spaghetti aglio e olio, Burrata Pasta, Air Fryer Frozen French Fries

How to Store and Reheat Leftovers?

Store leftovers in a airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Its best to enjoy them cold!

More Easy Appetizers

Best Feta Cucumber Salad Bites
Caprese Skewers
Mini Cheese Ball Recipe Bites,
Grilled Zucchini Boats Loaded with White Bean Salad
Antipasto In Bite Size Salami Cups.
Queso
Smoked Salmon Dip