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Kapia Peppers Stuffed with Feta
From Statesboro Market2Go
<p>A tasty pepper appetizer that uses local peppers, herbs, and cheese! You can use any long & sweet pepper in place of kapia peppers if desired. Please consider leaving a picture or comment if you decide to try this recipe!</p>Source: www.californiagreekgirl.com (Entered by Ariana Giddens)
Serves: Not listed
Ingredients
4
Kapia peppers
OR other long & sweet peppers
1/3 pound
Feta cheese (cut into 1/2 inch strips)
4 cloves
Garlic (peeled)
1
Lemon (reserve juice and cut the peel into strips)
4 small
Fresh sprigs of parsley
4 small
Fresh sprigs of oregano
1/4 teaspoon
Pepper
Olive oil (for drizzling)
Bread for serving
Step by Step Instructions
- Cut off the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds. Blanch the peppers, garlic, and the lemon in boiling water for 15 minutes.
- Remove the now blanched ingredients from the boiling water and let them drain & cool on paper towels. Preheat your broiler on the low setting.
- Stuff the peppers with feta, garlic, lemon peel, parsley, oregano, and pepper. Place the stuffed peppers onto a sheet pan and broil for 15 to 20 minutes, turning often.
- After allowing the peppers to cool slightly, drizzle them with olive oil & lemon juice. Serve with bread.