Mediterranean Stuffed Mini Peppers
These stuffed mini peppers are a healthy, vegetarian appetizer with lots of crunch! Full of Mediterranean flavor wth a Greek vinaigrette, cucumber and kalamata olives.
I created these stuff mini peppers as an appetizer for a baby shower. We’re doing a mini theme for the shower ā mini appetizers and mini desserts are much more fun than full size. And when things are bite sized, you can sample more of them. ;). So delicious! If you are looking for a main dish try my easy stuffed peppers recipe.
Preparation
You will cut out and chop one side of each sweet mini pepper along with the other ingredients. Finely chop all the ingredients, cucumber, red onions, kalamata olives, sun-dried tomatoes, and parsley. Next add the feta and dressing prepared in step one. Spoon the filling into the mini peppers and serve or refrigerate until needed.
These vegetarian Stuffed Mini Peppers are full of flavor and perfect for serving as an appetizer at your next party. I always like to serve a healthy appetizer along with all of the other treats at a party, and these mini pepper bites are just the thing. The kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, and cucumber filling give these mini peppers a delicious Mediterranean flavor. A red wine vinegar and lemon juice vinaigrette brings the the flavors together in these vegetarian stuffed mini peppers.
More Mediterranean Inspired Recipes:
- Greek Salad
- Greek Pasta Salad
- Italian Salad
- Easy Italian Dressing
- Tuscan Chicken Thighs
- Lasagna Recipe
Mediterranean Stuffed Mini Peppers
Ingredients
For the Vinaigrette
- 1 ½ tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ¾ tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- pinch of salt
- few grinds of black pepper
For the Peppers:
- 18 sweet mini bell peppers, about 1 pound
- 1 medium cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped (1 cup)
- ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/3 cup chopped pitted kalamata olives
- 1/3 cup drained and chopped sun dried tomatoes
- ½ cup crumbled feta cheese
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
Instructions
Make the vinaigrette:
- Whisk together all vinaigrette ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
Prepare the peppers:
- Lay each pepper down so that it will lay flat. On the top side of each pepper, cut a triangle-shaped opening. Chop the cut out triangle pieces of bell pepper and place them in a medium bowl.
- To the bowl with the chopped bell pepper pieces, add the cucumber, red onion, kalamata olives, and sun dried tomatoes. Stir to mix. Add the feta and parsley and stir gently until just combined. Carefully stir in the vinaigrette.
- Spoon some of the filling into each bell pepper and place on a serving dish. Serve immediately or refrigerate for a few hours until ready to serve.
Yay for lots of babies making their way into the world! These mini peppers look like the perfect appetizer for a shower and to celebrate with. I love that you stuffed them with olives and sun-dried tomatoes. Sounds so good, Kristine!
SO many babies right now! I’m also expecting a nephew to arrive any day now, so YAY for aunties, right??
And these peppers? SO up my alley! I love mediterranean food so much and I want these adorable little apps in my life!
Mmmmm…stuffed peppers are one of my favorite dinners! I love the idea of using the mini version for appetizers or snacks. Great party food, and I bet there’s a ton of flavor in every bite!
You are just swimming with new babies! How fun! These stuffed peppers look fantastic. I could gobble up that whole platter. And then a second one, too!
We buy those sweet peppers all the time and not once have I thought about stuffing them. This is such a great idea!! My mouth is watering!
How fun having all those darling babies in your life! Being an aunt is so much fun. š And yes, I do need this mini peppers in my life! I love Mediterranean flavors and these look so fresh and delicious, not to mention so pretty!
Amazing! I love anything Mediterranean flavored! I have gotten so bad about just munching during the day when Clayton isn’t home instead of eating anything substantial. These would make a great healthy lunch!
Yay, so fun! Congrats to your sisters š Love these stuffed peppers! They look so healthy, fresh and beautiful! The mini size makes them perfect for a baby shower!
OK first of all my jaw is hanging open after reading ‘second set of twins’…whatt? I’m so tired just reading that! Haha! And secondly, I’m wishing this wasn’t a virtual shower because I want to taste all of this amazing food! These are too cute and they look packed with flavor!
These are so fun Kristine! I need to get on board with mini peppers…these stuffed ones look incredible!
Well this is just the nicest surprise! Iām so lucky to have you as a blogging friend. You’re just too sweet Kristine! And congrats to your sister on her baby boy! He is just too cute. I bet you’re in auntie heaven. So many little ones to love on. These mini peppers look delicious! Love the flavors.
Those stuffed peppers look amazing! What a perfect appetizer – plus I love everything with mediterranean flavours so I know I’d love these! Enjoy cuddling all those babies! Baby time is past in our family, all my nieces and nephews are into the toddler years – I kind of miss the baby cuddles! š
These mini peppers look so fresh and colorful! Pinning š
These look so yummy! I love healthy apps!! I’m so behind on my blog reading, but this little shower was SUCH a great surprise. You ladies are the best! XOXO!
I’ve been behind lately, too! I am so excited for you and your growing family! š