Mouthwatering Greek Stuffed Bell Peppers
A delightful Mediterranean dish featuring bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of rice, beans, and feta cheese, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large bell peppers
- 1 cup cooked rice
- 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/2 cup feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Slice the tops off the bell peppers and remove any seeds inside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked rice, drained black beans, halved cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, chopped parsley, olive oil, dried oregano, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly distributed.
- Generously stuff each bell pepper with the filling mixture, making sure to pack it tightly.
- Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until the peppers are tender and slightly charred.
- Serve warm, and enjoy!
Notes
For a twist, use quinoa or couscous instead of rice, and try swapping out feta for goat cheese.