Ingredients

  • 15 mini sweet peppers, sliced in half lengthwise*
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil, divided
  • 1 medium-sized yellow onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 ounces baby spinach
  • 12 ounces feta cheese crumbles
  • Sea salt to taste

Ready In 35 Minutes

Servings: 15

Cooking Instructions

Step 1

  • Make the Stuffing
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Mixture

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  • Begin by caramelizing the onion, as it will require the most amount of time.
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Step 2

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Step 3

  • Add the chopped onion and sauté, stirring occasionally, until the onion begins to sweat, about 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium or medium-low and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the chopped onions have turned golden brown, about 30 minutes total. 
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  • Length: 33 minutes

Step 4

  • Pre-roast the sweet peppers while the onion is cooking (instructions below).
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Step 5

  • Once the onion is caramelized, add the garlic and spinach. Cover the skillet and cook for a few minutes to help steam the spinach. Stir well and continue cooking until the spinach has completely wilted and much of the liquid has evaporated.
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Step 6

  • Add in the feta cheese and stir well. Continue cooking and stirring until the cheese is mostly melted.
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Prepare the Peppers

Step 1

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Step 2

  • Use a sharp knife to cut the tops off of the peppers, then slice them in half.
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Step 3

  • Transfer the halved peppers to a large baking sheet in a single layer and drizzle them with avocado oil. Toss the peppers with your hands to be sure all of the flesh is covered with a very light layer of oil. Roast for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the peppers have softened but still maintain their shape.
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  • Length: 8 minutes

Step 4

  • Remove the peppers from the oven and allow them to cool.
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Step 5

  • Once cool enough to handle, stuff the roasted peppers with the spinach feta stuffing and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Step 6

  • Bake the stuffed peppers at 400 degrees F for 8 minutes.
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  • Length: 8 minutes

Step 7

  • Place the oven on the High broil setting and broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the feta is showing a little golden-brown color.
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  • Length: 2 minutes

Step 8

  • For best results, serve the spinach and feta stuffed mini peppers fresh out of the oven. You can also make this as a make ahead appetizer and simply reheat the peppers in the oven when you're ready to serve.
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