Mini Bell Pepper Feta Filling

Colorful mini bell peppers filled with a creamy, herbed feta mixture, perfect as a fresh appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 10 mini bell peppers, assorted colors

→ Filling

02 - 5 oz feta cheese, crumbled

03 - 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened

04 - 2 tablespoons plain Greek yogurt

05 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped

06 - 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (optional)

07 - 1 small garlic clove, minced

08 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest

09 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice

10 - Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

11 - Pinch of salt, optional

→ Garnish

12 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

13 - 1 teaspoon fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Slice each mini bell pepper in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membranes, leaving stems intact if desired for presentation.

02 - In a medium mixing bowl, mash together the feta cheese, cream cheese, and Greek yogurt until mostly smooth.

03 - Mix in parsley, dill (if using), minced garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, and freshly ground black pepper. Taste and add salt if needed.

04 - Spoon or pipe the feta mixture generously into each pepper half.

05 - Arrange filled peppers on a platter. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with chopped chives or parsley. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

# Expert Tips:

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Fresh and colorful presentation
Quick and easy to prepare

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For extra flavor, add finely chopped sun-dried tomatoes or olives to the filling
Serve chilled or at room temperature for best taste

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