Mini Bell Pepper Feta Filling (Printable Version)

Colorful mini bell peppers filled with a creamy herbed feta mixture, ideal for fresh appetizers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 10 mini bell peppers (mixed colors)

→ Filling

02 - 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled
03 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
04 - 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
06 - 1 tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (optional)
07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced
08 - 1/2 tsp lemon zest
09 - 1 tbsp lemon juice
10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
11 - Pinch of salt (optional, to taste)

→ Garnish

12 - 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
13 - 1 tsp fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped

# Steps:

01 - Slice each mini bell pepper in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membranes, keeping stems intact for presentation if desired.
02 - Combine feta, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt in a medium bowl and mash together until mostly smooth.
03 - Stir in parsley, dill (if using), garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
04 - Spoon or pipe the feta mixture generously into each pepper half.
05 - Arrange the filled peppers on a serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chives or extra parsley before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fresh and colorful presentation
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
02 -
  • For extra flavor add finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes or olives to the filling
  • Swap Greek yogurt for sour cream if desired
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs for best flavor
  • Keep peppers chilled until serving to maintain freshness
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