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Kapia Peppers Stuffed with Feta

Try these seasonal kapia sweet peppers for an exotic appetizer to serve at any party or just at home. Substitute any long sweet pepper.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine California Greek
Keyword appetizer, feta, kapia peppers
Author Mary Papoulias-Platis

Ingredients

  • 4 sweet Kapia peppers
  • 1/3 pound feta, cut into 1/2 inch strips
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 lemon, cut into 1 -inch sliced strips of the rind, and juiced for garnish
  • 4 small fresh parsley sprigs
  • 4 small fresh oregano sprigs
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  1. Cut off the tops of the peppers and remove the seeds.
  2. Blanch the peppers, garlic, and lemon rind in boiling water for 15 minutes.
  3. Remove all the ingredients and drain on paper towels.Let cool.
  4. Preheat the broiler on low.
  5. Stuff the peppers with the feta, garlic, lemon peel, herbs, and pepper.
  6. Place on a sheet pan and broil for 15-20 minutes until charred. Turning the peppers often.

  7. Remove from the oven and let cool.
  8. Sprinkle with olive oil and lemon juice.
  9. Serve warm with bread.