Appetizer

Feta me Piperi (Feta with Peppers)

Original name: Feta me Piperi

A ceramic bowl filled with feta cheese and roasted red pepper strips, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with oregano, served with slices of crusty bread.
Prep
10 mins
Cook
15 mins
Servings
4
GreekEasyAppetizerVegetarianGluten FreeHigh Protein

About this dish

Feta me piperi is a rustic Greek appetizer where creamy feta meets sweet roasted peppers in a bath of olive oil and oregano. This simple dish celebrates the golden hour of Mediterranean summers, when peppers are at their peak and time seems to slow down.

Serve it with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the fragrant oil.

Ingredients

UK and US measurements are both included for every recipe.

feta cheese

dairy

400 g

Imperial measurement: 1 lb

red bell peppers

vegetable

3 large

extra virgin olive oil

fat

100 ml

Imperial measurement: ½ cup

dried oregano

spice

1 tsp

salt

seasoning

to taste

crusty bread

grain

for serving

Method

1

Roast the peppers

20 minutes

Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Place the whole red peppers on a baking sheet lined with aluminum foil. Roast for 15–20 minutes, turning once, until the skins are blistered and charred in spots. Transfer the peppers to a bowl, cover with a plate or plastic wrap, and let them steam for 10 minutes. Once cool enough to handle, peel off the skins, remove the stems and seeds, and slice the peppers into strips.

2

Prepare the feta

5 minutes

While the peppers are roasting, cut the feta into 1–2 cm thick slices or cubes and arrange them in a shallow serving dish. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the feta and sprinkle with half of the oregano.

3

Assemble the dish

5 minutes

Arrange the roasted pepper strips over the feta, tucking them in and around the cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining oregano and season with a pinch of salt if desired (feta is already salty, so taste first). Finish with a generous drizzle of olive oil, ensuring the feta is well coated.

4

Serve and enjoy

1 minute

Let the dish rest for at least 10 minutes so the flavors meld. Serve warm or at room temperature with crusty bread for dipping and soaking up the aromatic olive oil. This is best enjoyed at golden hour, with a glass of chilled white wine.

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • aluminum foil
  • mixing bowl
  • knife
  • cutting board

Nutrition facts

360 kcal
Calories
14 g
Protein
10 g
Carbohydrates
33 g
Fat
2 g
Fiber
780 mg
Sodium

Tips

  • For a deeper smoky flavor, you can roast the peppers over an open flame until charred, then peel them.
  • Use a good-quality feta in brine for the creamiest texture, pat it dry with paper towels before slicing.
  • You can prepare the peppers and assemble the dish a few hours ahead, just wait to add the final drizzle of olive oil until serving.
  • If red peppers aren't in season, try using a mix of yellow and orange peppers for a sweeter taste and a vibrant look.

Serving suggestions

  • Serve this feta with peppers as part of a Greek meze spread alongside olives, tzatziki, and warm pita. It also pairs beautifully with grilled meats or simply with crusty bread for a light lunch.

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Eleni Demetriou

Recipe by

Eleni Demetriou

Specialises in Greek cuisine

Eleni Demetriou runs a food blog called 'Olive My Love'. She photographs every meal for 20 minutes before eating.

Describe yourself in three words: Romantic, slow, loves golden hour.