Ingredients
- 4 large bell peppers (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove seeds and membranes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onions until soft, then add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, cooked rice, parsley, dill, oregano, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until heated through.
- Remove from heat and gently mix in crumbled feta cheese.
- Stuff each bell pepper tightly with the rice mixture.
- Place stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish; pour vegetable broth around them.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes until tender and slightly browned.
- Serve warm, garnished with extra herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed pepper (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Use fresh herbs for enhanced flavor. Customize fillings by adding ground turkey or lentils for extra protein. Let the stuffed peppers rest for a few minutes after baking to meld flavors.
