Greek Bell Peppers with Feta: A recipe with Bell Peppers
Are you looking for a great recipe with bell peppers? Greek food is full of delightful flavors many of which are unique to the Mediterranean cuisine, including lemon, dill, and mint. Due to these seasonings, it creates a flavor that is light, refreshing and tastes delicious! The Greek Bell Peppers with Feta is HEALTHY and EASY to make. It is the perfect side dish to any Greek meal.
In addition to being easy to make, it is vegetarian and a great recipe for the Mediterranean diet.
If you are looking for a recipe to serve with Greek Bell Peppers with Feta check out Greek Rice and our Greek Meatballs recipe.
What is the Mediterranean Diet?
First the Mediterranean Diet, it is not a diet in the context of trying to lose weight. It is a focus on the kinds of food a community or region typically eat, in this case Italy and Greece. Therefore, the Mediterranean diet is a healthier way of eating.
According to Healthline, researchers noted that people from Italy and Greece were exceptionally healthier compared to Americans. Based on numerous studies that show Mediterranean diet can cause weight loss and help prevent heart attacks, strokes, and type 2 diabetes.
What food do you eat with the Mediterranean Diet?
Think FRESH! The Mediterranean Diet is full of vegetables like Spinach, tomatoes, cucumbers, lots of whole grains, herbs, and spices, extra virgin olive oil. As the diet is full of fresh foods, most of the meals in this region do not include added sugar, refined grains (white bread), refined oils, or processed meats.
What’s the Difference in the Color of Bell Peppers?
Add some color to your dish by using a bell pepper or two! I would suggest using red, orange, or yellow, not green, due to the sweetness. The longer a pepper matures on the plant, the more it ripens and the sweeter it becomes.
Tasting Table has an excellent overview that red and yellow bell peppers are essentially just green peppers that have been allowed to ripen. Red peppers are the sweetest; green is on the more mildly bitter side.
We are always on the look out for recipes with bell peppers!
Let's Get Cooking! Greek Bell Peppers and Feta
To begin cooking the Greek Bell Peppers and Feta slice the bell peppers and onion. For the garlic you will want roughly chop. Add bell peppers, onion and garlic to a medium size frying pan with some olive oil.
Saute until softened and add the paprika. Cook for about 10 more minutes until the onion and garlic start to brown.
Sprinkle with feta cheese and serve. Enjoy!
Greek Bell Peppers with Feta
Ingredients
- 3 bell peppers (mix of orange, red and/or yellow)
- 1 onion medium
- 10 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 cup feta cheese optional
Instructions
- Chop the bell peppers and onions into slices. Roughly chop the garlic.
- Add bell peppers, onions and garlice to a frying pan over medium heat with olive oil.
- Saute for about 5 to 7 minutes until softened and add the paprika.
- Cook for about another 10 minutes until the onions and garlic start to brown.
- Sprinkle feta cheese on top and serve!
