These bite-sized Feta Stuffed 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 colored bell peppers to create this Stuffed Bell Peppers Recipe.
The peppers are then broiled for a char flavor which perfectly compliments the freshness of these stuffed peppers. Super easy appetizer or finger food that you can make way ahead of time. Sweet, salty, tangy, spicy, slightly crunchy and ultra refreshing!
STUFFED PEPPERS
When it comes to appetizers, the simpler the better.
So if you’re planning a party of potluck, always chose easy appetizers you can prepare ahead of time to make your day less stressful.
That’s not to say you’re skimping on any flavors with these vegetarian stuffed peppers. It’s more of the “Work Smart not Work Hard” motto.
These stuffed peppers are great for Game Day, potluck and even the BBQ! Since they’re easily and perfectly made on the grill, don’t miss out on them!
Those mini colored peppers are so incredibly sweet and tender. They cook in a blink and they still keep their shape even if for any reason you overcooked them.
STUFFED PEPPERS RECIPE
HOW TO MAKE STUFFED PEPPERS
The feta stuffing is what I have to talk about. Put aside the fact that I adore Feta and Greek food. Let’s forget about my affinity for Turkish flavors from a Turkish grandma, and everything else personal.
This zesty feta filling I use for the stuffed peppers is delicious just eaten by the spoon!
It’s basically crumbled Greek feta cheese, mixed with lemon zest and a touch of lemon juice, sour cream, and a hint of garlic.
You’ll also need some Zaatar, chopped green chillies, plenty of fresh chopped herbs, scallions, and chopped kalamata olives. A touch of Sumac spice (optional but so very worth it!!) and it’s ready!
Pure lush.
These stuffed bell peppers can be grilled, baked or broiled, or frankly left raw and crunchy as is.
I prefer a nice char flavor on my stuffed peppers, so when it’s BBQ season, I throw them on the grill for 3 minutes per side and when it’s freezing cold like today, I broil them for 5-6 minutes.
Either way, they’re done within minutes!
STUFFED BELL PEPPERS TIPS
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.
- Want to serve these peppers cold? Simply broil them and keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days before serving. They’re just as good!
EASY APPETIZERS
Best Feta Cucumber Salad Bites
Pistachio Fried Caprese Bites,
Mini Cheese Ball Recipe Bites,
Grilled Zucchini Boats Loaded with White Bean Salad
Antipasto In Bite Size Salami Cups.
Mini Zesty Feta Stuffed Peppers
These bite-sized Feta Stuffed Peppers are bursting with spicy, tangy, sweet and zesty flavor. The ultimate vegetarian finger food in 10 mins!
Ingredients
Feta filling
- 1 cup Greek feta crumbled
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 lemon zested
- 1/2 lemon juiced
- 2 green chilies or jalapeños minced (optional)
- 1/2 cup mixed herbs chopped ( parsley, oregano and cilantro)
- 2 scallions minced
- 3 tablespoons kalamata Olives minced
- 1 tomato finely chopped (optional, **see note)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon sumac spice (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Zaatar spice blend (optional)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
For the peppers
- 2 bags mini sweet bell peppers —2 lbs total, tops cut off and any seeds removed
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
Instructions
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Preheat the broiler to high or the grill.
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On a baking sheet, lay the mini peppers in a single layer. They usually have no seeds, so once the tops are cut off they're ready for the filling.
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Sprinkle a pinch of salt and olive oil over the peppers and toss gently. Keep them always in a single layer.
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For the Feta filling: Mix all the ingredients in a medium-sized bowl.
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Use a teaspoon, place a teaspoon size filling inside each of the mini peppers. Make sure NOT to overfill the peppers.
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Any remaining feta mixture can be stored in the fridge for a week minimum—so long as it has no tomatoes **.
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Place the pan in the broiler over and broil for 5-7 minutes until peppers are charred and tender.
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If grilling, place the pepper on the grill and grill for 3 minutes per side.
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Serve right away or chill in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Recipe Video
Recipe Notes
**If using tomatoes in the feta mixture, it can only last in the fridge for 2 days. If not, then it lasts at least a week.
- 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.
- 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!
- Note that the feta mixture can be made well ahead of time ( a week or more—but without tomatoes) and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Want to serve these stuffed peppers cold? Simply broil them and keep them in the fridge for up to 3 days before serving.
You’ll definitely be party ready with these! I know they’ll be a hit at our next get together.
Oh my these look just incredible! Loving the mix of jalapenos and olives. Zesty and delicious!
These mini bell peppers are my favourite and this recipe is definitely one that I have to make, I love all the ingredients and I am pinning this to make super soon.
Fabulous recipe to take with you on a BBQ day. I mean they are easy to make, great to transport and look so delicious! So excited to try them myself now.
That flavor must be outstanding! Such a great dish to cook for a small group of close friends stopping by. Can’t wait to surprise them with it!
I’m a huge fan of anything with feta and peppers! A perfect combination in my opinion 🙂
Noline, thank you so much! You made my day 🙂 Hope you’ve made it and enjoyed it 🙂
I am not familiar with the Zaatar spice blend. What’s in it?
Hi Yvonne, Zaatar is an amazing spice blend! Plenty of dried thyme leaves, plenty of sesame seeds, little bit of anise, fennel, caraway and some sumac (a lemon-ish flower spice). You’ll find it at Middle Eastern and Turkish stores or in the ethnic section of a good high end grocery store.
I’ve written more about it here :
https://www.twopurplefigs.com/labneh-dip-with-zaatar-pistachio-mint-olive-topping/