Pepper Feta Beans

I went to Greece this summer, and one of the (many) delicious things that we ate involved this sweet pepper and feta dip. It tasted slightly reminiscent of a pizza, which might sound a bit odd, but trust me it was good! I’ve tried to recreate it here, but added some beans for fibre and to bulk the meal out a bit. But of course, it you want to leave the beans out and keep it more like a dip, then feel free to do so! 

Why you’ll love this dish

• Vegetables - you’ve got onion, peppers and beans all in this recipe, so there’s three different types of veg! 
• One pot - everything is made quickly, all in one pot. So it’s the perfect mid week meal when you want to minimise washing up! 

What ingredients do you need for this dish (includes possible substitutions)? 

Red onion: I used red onion in this because I wanted the pop of colour, but any onion will do the job. Shallots would also be a delicious option too.

Peppers: Similar to above, I like to use a mix of colours in this dish! But use whatever pepper you want, just remember that green is slightly bitter…

Garlic: garlic is a staple in greek cooking so don’t skip this! 

Dried oregano: Most of the dishes we had in Greece used oregano, so similar to garlic - don’t skip this!

Chopped tomatoes: You can either use canned chopped tomatoes, or if you have some to hand, finely chopped fresh tomatoes would also work.

Cannellini beans: most beans (or chickpeas!) would work well here.

Feta: Non-negotiable! 

Mozzarella: I used the fresh variety (i.e. the one in a ball), but grated mozzarella would also work too.

What to serve this with? 

This is great served with some crusty bread and a dressed side salad. If you want some protein then roasted chicken or pan fried salmon is delicious.

Instructions 

Fry the onion and peppers 

In a large frying pan over a medium heat, add 1-2 tbsp of oil. Once hot, add the sliced red onion and peppers. Cook until softened, about 5-10 minutes. Stir regularly. 

Add the garlic 

Add the garlic and cook for two minutes, until golden. Stir often. 

Stir in the dried oregano and chopped tomatoes 

Add the dried oregano and chopped tomatoes. Simmer for 2 minutes.

Add the beans and feta 

Stir in the cannelloni beans and feta. Top with mozzarella. Place under the grill until the mozzarella is golden. 

FAQ 

What’s the best way to store this dish? 

Place in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Then reheat either in the microwave, or on the hob. 

Can this be frozen?

This is probably not ideal to freeze! 

If you’re looking for another bean dish, be sure to try out these recipes:

• Rosé beans
• Sun dried tomato beans
• Quick black dal