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Tomato & Feta Stuffed Peppers (Πιπεριές Γεμιστές με Ντομάτα & Φέτα)

Ingredients
  • 6-8 hot banana peppers (or mini sweet peppers)
  • 2-3 large ripe tomatoes
  • 10-11 sticks of Feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • sea salt
  • 1 tsp. dried Greek oregano
Directions
  • Pre-heat oven to 400˚F .
  • Place a medium size pot of water on the stovetop and bring to a boil.
  • Add some salt and when the water returns to a boil, add the peppers and simmer for 5-6 minutes then remove with a slotted spoon and run under cold water until just cooled. The peppers are now soft and pliable and easy to fill.
  • Remove the stems from your tomatoes and cut in half then gently squeeze out the seeds and discard.
  • Cut strips of tomato from each of the halves and set aside.
  • Slice feta into sticks about 1/2” in thickness.
  • Pat the peppers dry and slice open the tops of your peppers (lengthwise) and carefully remove seeds.
  • Insert enough Feta cheese into the opening of each pepper to line the entire length of the pepper.
  • Then slide strips of tomato along the Feta and trying to enclose the filling as much as possible.
  • Place the peppers in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and dried oregano.
  • Cover with foil and place in pre-heated oven for 20 minutes.

Categories

AppetizerGreekVegetarianEntreeSide Dish