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Spanakopita Stuffed Peppers

Peppers stuffed with a Greek spinach and cheese mixture and baked in the oven for a delicious appetizer, side or main dish!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4 peppers
Calories 370 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cubanelle peppers seeded
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped
  • 1 package fresh spinach coarsely chopped
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 1 tbsp dill

Instructions
 

  • Wash peppers, cut off the tops (set aside) and remove seeds.
  • In a large skillet, add 3 tbsp of the olive oil and heat on medium.
  • Add green onions and saute until soft.
  • Add the chopped spinach and stir until wilted.
  • Remove from heat and set spinach mixture aside.
  • In a medium-size bowl, add the parmesan cheese, feta cheese, egg and dill, mix thoroughly.
  • Add the spinach mixture and gently mix to incorporate all the ingredients.
  • Stuff the peppers with the spinach mixture. Using the end of a spoon to press the mixture down making sure it has reached the bottom on the pepper.
  • Place peppers in a baking dish, place tops back on peppers and pour remaining olive over peppers.
  • Cover dish and bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for one hour or until peppers are soft when pierced with a knife.

Nutrition

Calories: 370kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 10gFat: 36gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 497mgPotassium: 429mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 6914IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 289mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Appetizer, Dill, Eggs, Feta Cheese, Gluten-free, Greek, Green onion, Parmesan, Peppers, Side Dish, Spanakopita, Spinach, Vegetables, Vegetarian
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