Description
Bring the vibrant colors and bold flavors of the coast to your kitchen with this Mediterranean Bell Pepper Stir Fry, featuring sweet, blistered peppers, savory red onions, and salty feta cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
2 Large Red Bell Peppers
1 Large Yellow Bell Pepper
1 Large Orange Bell Pepper
1 Medium Red Onio
4 Cloves Fresh Garlic
3 Tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Teaspoon Dried Oregano
1/2 Cup Kalamata Olives
1/3 Cup Feta Cheese
1 Tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
Sea Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the red, yellow, and orange peppers into uniform strips and slice the red onion into thin wedges
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add two tablespoons of olive oil until shimmering
- Add onions and bell peppers to the hot pan and sauté for 5 to 7 minutes until slightly charred yet crisp-tender
- Push vegetables to the sides and add remaining tablespoon of oil, minced garlic, and oregano. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant
- Stir in the sliced Kalamata olives, remove from heat, and squeeze fresh lemon juice over the stir fry. Season with sea salt and black pepper
- Transfer to a serving platter and top with crumbled feta cheese
Notes
For a dairy-free version, omit feta or use toasted pine nuts.
For added heat, include dried red chili flakes while sautéing.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 185 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg