Discover this incredible Greek flavor bomb that’s driving food lovers crazy worldwide! These roasted red peppers stuffed with a rich mixture of sheep and goat cheese, walnuts, and aromatic spices require no boiling and develop amazing flavors as they marinate in olive oil. Perfect as an appetizer, mezze, or sophisticated side dish that will impress every guest at your table.
Ingredients
- 12 capia peppers (or sweet red peppers)
- 200g (7 oz) sheep cheese, crumbled
- 200g (7 oz) goat cheese, crumbled
- 5 sprigs fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 100g (3.5 oz / 1 cup) walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/2 tablespoon (7g) black cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon (15g) sesame seeds
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons (45ml) pomegranate molasses
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Extra virgin olive oil (enough to fill jar)
Instructions
- Roast the peppers: Preheat oven to 250°C (480°F) for 5 minutes. Place capia peppers on a baking tray and roast for 15 minutes until skin is charred and blistered.
- Steam the peppers: While peppers are hot, cover them with a kitchen towel and let stand for 10 minutes. This steaming process makes peeling easier.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine crumbled sheep cheese, goat cheese, chopped parsley, chopped walnuts, black cumin seeds, and sesame seeds. Mix well with your hands to create a uniform filling.
- Peel and stuff peppers: Carefully peel the skin from the steamed peppers. Make a small slit and remove seeds. Stuff each pepper generously with the cheese and walnut mixture, rolling by hand for easier wrapping.
- Prepare marinade: In a small bowl, crush the 4 garlic cloves and mix with pomegranate molasses and lemon juice.
- Assemble in jar: Place stuffed peppers in a clean glass jar. Pour the garlic-pomegranate mixture over the peppers, then fill the remaining space with extra virgin olive oil until peppers are completely covered.
- Marinate: Refrigerate the stuffed peppers for at least 1 day before serving to allow flavors to develop fully.
Time & Serving
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Roasting Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 24 hours
Total Time: 1 day 45 minutes
Servings: 12 stuffed peppers (6-8 people)
Nutrition (per stuffed pepper)
Calories: 185 | Fat: 16g | Carbs: 6g | Fiber: 2g | Protein: 8g | Sugar: 4g
Why This Recipe is Healthy
These Greek stuffed peppers pack exceptional nutritional value with high-quality protein from sheep and goat cheese, heart-healthy monounsaturated fats from olive oil and walnuts, and powerful antioxidants from red peppers. The combination provides essential omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin C, and probiotics from traditional cheeses, supporting immune function and digestive health while delivering authentic Mediterranean flavors.