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    Greek Stuffed Peppers with Feta Cheese Recipe

    Published: Sep 11, 2018 · Modified: Mar 30, 2021 by Dara · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 18 Comments

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    You just can't beat a healthy meal of stuffed peppers, especially when they are filled with classic Greek flavors! 226 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP
    You just cannot beat a healthy meal of stuffed peppers, especially when they are filled with classic Greek flavors! 226 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #recipe #dinner

    Greek Stuffed Peppers with Feta Cheese Recipe

    Both my husband and I grew up eating stuffed peppers - his mum's a classic green pepper version and my mum's a version with sautéed mushrooms and mushroom gravy (magical words for this mushroom lover). And now these Greek Stuffed Peppers have become one of our boys' favorite meals. They're fantastic for weeknight dinners and reheat well for lunches the next day.

    Having some sort of stuffed pepper in the recipe box should be a "must" for any home cook. They're easy, healthy (assuming you don't top them with an Everest-sized mound-o-cheese) and always a crowd pleaser. After taking a few bites of these Greek Stuffed Peppers when I first made them, my then-11-year old son said, "You HAVE to make these at least once a week." Definitely high praise!

    One of my family's favorite dinners! These Greek Stuffed Peppers are both flavorful and healthy. 226 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #peppers #cleaneating #healthy

    Ground peppers, tomatoes, parsley and rice in a skillet. The filling for Greek stuffed peppers.

    Whenever I've eaten stuffed peppers in the past, I've never been able to finish an entire pepper, particularly if served alongside a green salad. So, I took an idea straight from the The Skinnytaste Cookbook (if you don't have it in your personal library yet, you need to change that! This is an affiliate link.) and cut the peppers in half lengthwise. Less pepper, less stuffing, less need for elasticized pants after eating.

    Stuffed red bell peppers in a baking dish, ready for the oven.

    While I typically use ground turkey for this sort of recipe, I was feeling the need for a dose of iron, so opted for extra-lean ground beef. However, if ground beef really isn't your thing, then feel free to substitute an equal amount of ground turkey. My husband isn't an olive fan, so I just left out the kalamatas from his serving. Just remember that they add a dose of salt, so be sure to season with a dash of extra salt if your taste buds notice the omission of the olives.

    So many fantastic flavors in this hearty and healthy meal of Greek Stuffed Peppers with Feta Cheese! 226 calories and 5 Weight Watchers Freestyle SP #recipe #dinner

    To make ahead, cook the ground beef mixture and prepare the peppers in the morning, then just stuff and cook before serving.

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    Greek Stuffed Peppers with Feta Cheese Recipe

    You just can't beat a healthy meal of stuffed peppers, especially when they're filled with classic Greek flavors!
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    Course: Entrees
    Cuisine: Greek
    Keyword: Clean Eating, Ground Beef, Healthy, Stuffed Peppers
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 6 Stuffed Peppers
    Calories: 225.9kcal
    Author: Dara Michalski | Cookin' Canuck

    Ingredients

    • ¾ pounds extra-lean ground beef
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • ½ yellow onion chopped
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • ¾ teaspoon ground oregano
    • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
    • 1 ¾ cup canned crushed tomatoes
    • 1 ½ cup cooked brown rice
    • ¼ cup sliced kalamata olives
    • 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
    • 3 red bell peppers cut in half lengthwise, seeds & membranes removed
    • ¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
    • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef, salt and pepper, and cook until the ground beef is browned, crumbling with a wooden spoon.
    • Turn the heat to medium and add the olive oil. Stir in the onions and cook until soft, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute.
    • Add the crushed tomatoes and brown rice, and simmer the mixture for 5 minutes.
    • Remove from the heat and stir in the kalamata olives and parsley.
    • Place the peppers, cut side up, in a large baking dish. Divide the ground beef mixture evenly between the peppers. Pour ½ cup water in the bottom of the baking dish.
    • Cover tightly with foil and cook until the peppers are tender, about 35 minutes.
    • Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of feta cheese over each pepper. Bake for an additional 5 minutes. Serve.

    Notes

    Weight Watchers Points: 6 (Points+), 4 (Old Points)

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Stuffed Pepper | Calories: 225.9kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 7.8g | Saturated Fat: 2.5g | Cholesterol: 36.7mg | Sodium: 492mg | Fiber: 3.7g | Sugar: 6.1g
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    This post was originally published on October 14, 2015, and has been updated.

    Disclosure: I am a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for me to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

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      1. Nicole

        January 03, 2021 at 3:11 pm

        5 stars
        Your website is the most reliable for spot-on recipes every single time! I've made several of your recipes - all which have been hits and this stuffed pepper recipe did not disappoint. This will be my go-to recipe for now on. The only the changes I made was, instead of oregano, I used a greek spice blend I had on hand, and I left out the olives for my husband's sake. Amazing! Thanks for sharing.

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        • Dara

          January 03, 2021 at 3:40 pm

          Thank you so much, Nicole! And I'm so glad you both enjoyed the stuffed peppers.

          Reply
      2. Bridget Murphy

        September 14, 2020 at 8:31 pm

        5 stars
        Delicious peppers! I used half ground chuck and half ground lamb for a truly Greek flavor. This recipe is great cause u can make filling day before and let the flavors develop and then stuff the peppers next evening. Will definitely make thes again, my husband really loved the stuff peppers
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      3. Stephanie

        October 10, 2018 at 12:20 pm

        5 stars
        I made these for the first time last night and they were delicious. They're a really nice change from regular stuffed peppers.

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        • Dara

          October 10, 2018 at 12:38 pm

          That's great to hear, Stephanie! We're making a batch here for dinner tonight. 🙂

          Reply
      4. Maureen

        September 11, 2018 at 2:26 pm

        Hi Dara, I have always made mine similar, wit ground beef , rice, onions and garlic, and sometimes corn if I had leftover corn on the cob. I then topped with Campbell’s tomato soup and sprinkled cheddar cheese on top for last few minutes. Since I strive to eat healthy and can tomatoes and we love Greek anything I am anxious to try your variation. My mouth is watering already!! Maureen the Budget Queen

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      5. Susan

        September 17, 2017 at 3:54 pm

        5 stars
        I made these today and they are exceptionally good! Nice update to an old classic. The Mediterranean flavors work so well with the red/yellow peppers. The feta cheese and olives really add so much.

        I'll make these again. Thanks for the recipe!

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        • Dara

          September 26, 2017 at 2:29 pm

          That's great to hear, Susan! I just made another batch for my family last night - always popular here.

          Reply
      6. Valerie L Casano

        April 30, 2017 at 11:26 am

        5 stars
        Love these and make them all the time. Would like to know how long to cook them in slow cooker after step 6. Filling would be fully cooked . Thank you!

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      7. Jo Lynn

        November 11, 2015 at 1:36 pm

        My husband and I really enjoyed these peppers. The flavors were excellent--I can't think of anything that would make them better. Amazingly, when I took them out of the oven, they looked just like the picture! (That never happens.)

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      8. Nutmeg Nanny

        October 15, 2015 at 9:00 am

        I love stuffed peppers but I almost never make them. I'm nto really sure why since they are so freaking delicious! Love this greek twist 🙂

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      9. Cathy

        October 15, 2015 at 7:33 am

        We don't eat enough stuffed peppers either and we love them! These look awesome!!

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      10. Happy Valley Chow

        October 14, 2015 at 7:04 pm

        I absolutely love stuffed peppers and recipe sounds phenomenal. Thanks for sharing 🙂

        Reply
      11. Justine | Cooking and Beer

        October 14, 2015 at 4:15 pm

        I have a sweet spot for stuffed peppers! I love all of the deliciousness you have going on in this recipe! Beautiful!

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      12. Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet

        October 14, 2015 at 8:46 am

        These are gorgeous! And I just imagine the wonderful aroma filling the kitchen as they're baking, yummy!

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      13. Lora @cakeduchess

        October 14, 2015 at 8:19 am

        Stuffed peppers bring back so many childhood family party memories. This Greek version you did look fantastic, Dara!!

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      14. Chandra@The Plaid & Paisley Kitchen

        October 14, 2015 at 7:30 am

        Oh I Love the greek flavors that you used in this! Stuffed peppers are my hubby's favorite!!!

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      15. Becki

        October 14, 2015 at 5:29 am

        Love this variation on stuffed peppers. I'm a huge fan of anything Greek so this sounds great to me. Your moms mushroom stuffed peppers sounds yummy, too.

        Reply

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