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The Easiest Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers (Spinach & Feta)

The Easiest Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers (Spinach & Feta)

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 large Bell pepper Any color; halved lengthwise, seeds removed
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach Packed; wilts down when cooked
  • ½ cup Feta cheese Crumbled; full-fat preferred for flavor
  • 1 clove garlic Minced
  • 1 tsp olive oil For sautéing spinach
  • to taste Salt Adjust based on feta saltiness
  • Adjust based on feta saltiness Black pepper Freshly ground recommended

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes.
    Slice the bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove the seeds and membranes.
  3. Place pepper halves cut-side up in a baking dish. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
    Place pepper halves cut-side up in a baking dish. Drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  4. Bake the peppers for 10 minutes to soften slightly.
    Bake the peppers for 10 minutes to soften slightly.
  5. While peppers bake, heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
    While peppers bake, heat 1 tsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
    Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  7. Add spinach and cook for 3–4 minutes until fully wilted.
    Add spinach and cook for 3–4 minutes until fully wilted.
  8. Remove skillet from heat. Stir in crumbled feta until combined.
    Remove skillet from heat. Stir in crumbled feta until combined.
  9. Spoon filling into each softened pepper half (about ¼ cup per half).
    Spoon filling into each softened pepper half (about ¼ cup per half).
  10. Bake for 25–30 minutes until peppers are tender and tops are lightly golden.
    Bake for 25–30 minutes until peppers are tender and tops are lightly golden.