How to make stuffed peppers with feta dip (tirokafteri)

feta cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat feta

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Ricotta is often less expensive and lighter in flavor.

Greek yogurt

🥗Healthier: non-dairy yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream is more accessible and budget-friendly.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is usually less expensive.

bell peppers

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage leaves

Cabbage leaves can be a cost-effective alternative.

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).

Cut the tops off the bell peppers and remove the seeds.

In a bowl, mix feta cheese, Greek yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes until smooth.

Add chopped parsley, salt, black pepper, and cumin to the feta mixture and stir well.

Stuff the bell peppers with the feta mixture until filled.

Place the stuffed peppers upright in a baking dish.

Drizzle olive oil over the stuffed peppers and sprinkle with bread crumbs.

Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.

Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes until golden.

While the peppers bake, blend tomato, cucumber, and remaining feta for the dip.

Serve the stuffed peppers warm with the feta dip on the side.

Cooking Techniques

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