Description
Delicious and nutritious Spinach and Feta Stuffed Mini Peppers are a perfect Mediterranean-inspired appetizer or party snack. These vibrant mini sweet peppers are filled with a flavorful mixture of sautéed spinach, garlic, creamy feta, and Parmesan cheeses, then baked until tender and warm. Easy to prepare and packed with wholesome ingredients, they make a delightful vegetarian option for gatherings or light bites.
Ingredients
Scale
Peppers
- 20 mini sweet peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
Filling
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the stuffed peppers.
- Sauté the garlic and spinach: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then stir in the chopped fresh spinach and cook for 2 to 3 minutes until wilted. Remove the skillet from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.
- Prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the cooked spinach and garlic mixture with crumbled feta cheese, softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Mix well until fully incorporated.
- Stuff the peppers: Spoon the prepared filling evenly into each halved and seeded mini sweet pepper. Arrange the stuffed peppers on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 18 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the filling is warmed through and slightly golden on top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and serve the stuffed mini peppers warm or at room temperature as a tasty appetizer or party snack.
Notes
- These stuffed mini peppers make perfect appetizers or party snacks, ideal for entertaining.
- You can prepare them ahead of time and reheat just before serving for convenience.
- For variation, add chopped sun-dried tomatoes or fresh herbs like basil or oregano to the filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
