Keto Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers with Lamb, Spinach & Whipped Feta
Sweet roasted bell peppers filled with savory herb-seasoned lamb, wilted spinach, Kalamata olives, toasted pine nuts, and creamy feta, served over a bed of silky whipped feta and finished with fresh herbs, blistered tomatoes, and a vibrant basil oil drizzle.
Keto • Gluten-Free • Mediterranean Inspired • Healthy Gourmet Dinner
⏱ Recipe Details
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 6 pepper halves (3–4 servings)
🛒 Ingredients
Peppers
• 3 large bell peppers (1 red, 1 orange, 1 yellow)
• 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• Salt & freshly cracked pepper
Lamb Filling
• 1½ lbs ground lamb
• 1 small shallot, finely diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups baby spinach, chopped
• ½ cup Kalamata olives, chopped
• ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
• ¾ cup crumbled feta cheese
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp coriander
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• Salt & pepper
Whipped Feta
• 6 oz feta cheese
• ¼ cup full-fat Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp cream cheese
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• Juice of ½ lemon
Basil Oil
• ½ cup basil leaves
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Pinch sea salt
Blend until smooth.
Garnish
• Blistered cherry tomatoes
• Fresh parsley
• Fresh mint
• Lemon zest
• Toasted pine nuts
Instructions
1️⃣ Roast the Peppers
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Slice peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
Brush lightly with olive oil.
Season with salt and pepper.
Roast for 15 minutes until just beginning to soften.
2️⃣ Toast the Pine Nuts
Heat a dry skillet.
Toast pine nuts 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
Remove immediately.
3️⃣ Cook the Lamb
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Cook lamb until browned.
Drain only excess fat if necessary.
Add:
• shallots
• garlic
Cook another 2 minutes.
4️⃣ Build the Filling
Stir in:
• spinach
• olives
• oregano
• cumin
• coriander
• smoked paprika
Cook until spinach wilts.
Fold in:
• feta
• toasted pine nuts
Taste and adjust seasoning.
by Nexbie. On SALE NOW!
Comes in 6 fun colors!
5️⃣ Stuff
Generously fill each roasted pepper.
Bake another 15–18 minutes.
6️⃣ Blister Tomatoes
While peppers bake,
Cook cherry tomatoes in a hot skillet with olive oil for about 4 minutes until blistered.
7️⃣ Make Whipped Feta
Blend:
• feta
• Greek yogurt
• cream cheese
• olive oil
• lemon juice
until smooth.
8️⃣ Plate
Spread whipped feta onto the serving platter.
Arrange peppers on top.
Scatter blistered tomatoes around.
Drizzle basil oil.
Finish with:
• parsley
• mint
• toasted pine nuts
• lemon zest
🍽 Chef's Tip
For an even richer flavor, prepare the lamb filling a day ahead. The herbs and spices have time to meld together, making the finished peppers even more flavorful.
🔢 Nutrition Facts (Per Stuffed Pepper Half)
Calories: ~425
Fat: 33g
Protein: 22g
Total Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 2g
Net Carbs:6g
