How to Make Spanakopita Stuffed Peppers

  • 6 months ago
These stuffed bell peppers are a cheesy and delicious take on the classic Greek spinach pie recipe. In this video, join Matthew Francis as he shows you how to make spanakopita stuffed peppers with fresh herbs and spinach. This oven-baked main course combines the eye-popping flavors of shallots, dill, garlic, spinach, and cheese into a creamy mixture. After cooking the mixture over the stove, add it to the halved bell peppers before baking in the oven. These peppers are easy-to-make, nutrient-rich, and a wonderful dinner for the whole family.
Transcript
00:00 Super cheesy, aromatic, and full of fresh herbs,
00:03 the spanakopita stuffed peppers have a filling
00:05 inspired by the classic Greek spinach pie.
00:08 But since you stuffed the filling into halved peppers,
00:11 you don't have to worry about finding
00:12 or working with phyllo dough.
00:14 The fresh herbs, shallots, and briny feta cheese
00:17 add a ton of flavor to the filling,
00:19 while spinach and the bell peppers
00:21 add some extra nutrients.
00:22 First, start frying up your shallots
00:24 and then add piles and piles of fresh spinach.
00:27 Cook it down until it wilts and gets soft,
00:29 then add in your fresh herbs like the dill and parsley,
00:32 some grated garlic, then mix the cooked spinach and herbs
00:35 with your ricotta and feta cheese.
00:37 This comes together so quick,
00:38 so it's perfect for an easy vegetarian dinner.
00:41 The cheese and spinach on the inside
00:43 just looks so incredibly delicious.
00:45 Ooh.
00:46 Yum, this is amazing.

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