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Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers

This dish features colorful bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of rice, herbs, and vegetables, then baked until tender and slightly browned. The peppers' skins turn soft and blistered while the filling becomes flavorful and cohesive, creating a hearty, vibrant main course or side.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large bell peppers preferably a mix of colors
  • 1 cup rice uncooked
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup chopped tomatoes fresh or canned
  • 1/2 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • to taste salt and pepper

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Slice the tops off the peppers and remove the seeds and membranes, creating a hollow cavity in each.
  2. Cook the rice in boiling water until just tender, about 10 minutes, then drain and set aside to cool slightly.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, chopped tomatoes, minced garlic, crumbled feta, dried oregano, and a drizzle of olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir until everything is well mixed.
  4. Stuff each hollowed pepper generously with the rice filling, pressing down slightly to compact the mixture inside.
  5. Arrange the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish, then drizzle a little olive oil over the tops for a golden finish and added flavor.
  6. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, until the peppers are soft, blistered, and slightly caramelized at the edges.
  7. Remove from the oven and let sit for a few minutes. Garnish with extra herbs or a drizzle of olive oil if desired.
  8. Serve the stuffed peppers warm, enjoying their tender flesh and flavorful filling, perfect as a complete meal.