FRIED SMALL PEPPERS FILLED WITH FETA AND QUINOA
The starting off point for this recipe is a classic Balkan cheese-stuffed pepper dish that I enjoyed frequently over the course of a long ago summer spent in Croatia. The peppers that are traditionally used for this are small, thin-skinned green peppers that taper to a single tip. These aren't easy to find locally, but I have recently found "baby bell peppers" that are the perfect size for this. I also make these stuffed peppers with Anaheims, which are spicy. The authentic filling is made with feta, herbs and egg only, but I decided to introduce some quinoa or bulgur to stretch the filling and make the peppers more substantial.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories appetizer, side dish
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings as an hors d'oeuvre or 4 as a side dish
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Roast the peppers over a flame or under the broiler until charred. Place in a bowl, cover tightly and allow to cool. Remove the skins and wipe the surface with paper towels.
- With the tip of a paring knife, make a lengthwise slit down the middle of each pepper and carefully pull out the seeds and membranes and remove the stems and seed pods at the top. Open the peppers up on your work surface.
- In a medium bowl beat together the egg yolk and the feta until amalgamated. Add the quinoa or the bulgur and the chopped herbs and stir together. Season with pepper (there's plenty of salt in the feta). Place a spoonful of filling down the middle of each pepper and fold the sides in over the filling, overlapping the edges.
- Heat the oil over medium heat in a wide skillet. Place the flour on a plate. Lightly dredge the peppers in the flour. Fry the peppers gently until nicely browned, 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Use tongs to turn them. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot, warm or room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 126, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 8 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 4 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 135 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams
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Britney John Thomas
[email protected]The peppers were a bit overcooked, but the filling was delicious. I will try this recipe again and cook the peppers for a shorter amount of time.
Hassan King dances
[email protected]These stuffed peppers were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added more spices to the filling.
Sweet Mira
[email protected]I love stuffed peppers and this recipe is one of my favorites. The quinoa and feta filling is so tasty and the peppers are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Chinonso Uchechukwu
[email protected]These stuffed peppers were easy to make and turned out great! The filling was delicious and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
brooklyn plays
[email protected]I've made these stuffed peppers several times and they are always a hit! The filling is so versatile and I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand. I highly recommend this recipe.
Wosky Wosky
[email protected]These stuffed peppers were amazing! The filling was so flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Arz Mohammad
[email protected]The peppers were a bit overcooked, but the filling was delicious. I will try this recipe again and cook the peppers for a shorter amount of time.
Socrates Tambo
[email protected]These stuffed peppers were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added more spices to the filling.
Md Erat
[email protected]I love stuffed peppers and this recipe is one of my favorites. The quinoa and feta filling is so tasty and the peppers are always cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe.
Waqasali Viki
[email protected]These stuffed peppers were easy to make and turned out great! The feta and quinoa filling was flavorful and the peppers were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
Colleen Teeling
[email protected]I made these peppers for my family and they loved them! The peppers were perfectly cooked and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Tee Holliday
[email protected]These stuffed peppers were a hit at my dinner party! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the quinoa added a nice nutty flavor. I will definitely be making these again.