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Feta Stuffed Mini Sweet Peppers

A two-bite delight, these delicious feta, caramelized onion, and spinach stuffed mini peppers are the ultimate appetizer for any occasion! Make more than you would expect, because these tasty sweet peppers disappear quickly!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15 to 20 Servings
Calories: 88kcal
Author: Julia

Ingredients

  • 15 mini sweet peppers sliced in half lengthwise*
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil divided
  • 1 medium-sized yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 12 ounces feta cheese crumbles
  • Sea salt to taste

Instructions

Make the Stuffing Mixture:

  • Begin by caramelizing the onion, as it will require the most amount of time. Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to sweat, about 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the chopped onions have turned golden brown, about 30 minutes total. 
    Onions cooking in a nonstick skillet
  • Pre-roast the sweet peppers while the onion is cooking (instructions below).
  • Once the onion is caramelized, add the garlic and spinach. Cover the skillet and cook for a few minutes to help steam the spinach. Stir well and continue cooking until the spinach has completely wilted and much of the liquid has evaporated.
    Spinach and onion cooking in a skillet
  • Add in the feta cheese and stir well. Continue cooking and stirring until the cheese is mostly melted.
    Onions, spinach, garlic, and feta cooking in a skillet

Prepare the Peppers:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a sharp knife to cut the tops off of the peppers, then slice them in half.
    Mini sweet peppers sliced in half on a cutting board
  • Transfer the halved peppers to a large baking sheet in a single layer and drizzle them with avocado oil. Toss the peppers with your hands to be sure all of the flesh is covered with a very light layer of oil. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the peppers have softened but still maintain their shape.
    Mini sweet peppers on a baking sheet ready to be roasted
  • Remove the peppers from the oven and allow them to cool.
  • Once cool enough to handle, stuff the roasted peppers with the spinach feta stuffing and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
    Peppers stuffed with feta and spinach on a baking sheet, ready to bake.
  • Bake the stuffed peppers at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes. Place the oven on the High broil setting and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the feta is showing a little golden-brown color.
    Mini sweet peppers fresh out of the oven.
  • For best results, serve the spinach and feta stuffed mini peppers fresh out of the oven. You can also make this as a make ahead appetizer and simply reheat the peppers in the oven when you're ready to serve.
    Horizontal photo of stuffed peppers on a plate, ready to be served.

Notes

*You can use up to 20 peppers for this recipe, which will give you 40 bites of joy. I simply like stuffing the peppers nice and full with the feta mixture, which is why I use 15 peppers.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Before eating, reheat the peppers in the microwave or in an air fryer.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Stuffed Peppers | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g