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Mediterranean Spinach Feta Stuffed Peppers

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This dish features sweet bell peppers stuffed with a flavorful mixture of spinach, feta cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, bringing comfort and freshness to your table.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large bell peppers (various colors)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 10 ounces fresh spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1/4 cup cooked quinoa or rice
  • 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (oil-packed, drained)
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional: Red pepper flakes, for heat

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cut each pepper in half lengthwise and remove seeds and membranes.
  3. Drizzle a baking dish with olive oil and place the pepper halves cut-side up.
  4. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
  6. Toss in the spinach and cook until wilted, about 3-5 minutes.
  7. Remove the skillet from heat and let the mixture cool slightly.
  8. Combine the spinach mixture with feta, quinoa or rice, sun-dried tomatoes, pine nuts, lemon juice, oregano, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
  9. Spoon the filling into each pepper half.
  10. Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about 25 minutes until the peppers are tender and the filling is heated through.

Notes

These peppers can be customized with various grains and proteins, or even made vegan.

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