Baked Red Bell Peppers Filled with Cherry Tomatoes and Feta Recipe

Net Atkins Count ™
Style:American
Cook Time: 45 Minutes
Phase: Phase 1
Difficulty: Moderate
INGREDIENTS
- 2 medium (approx 2-3/4" long, 2-1/2" dia) Sweet Red Peppers
- 2 oz Feta Cheese
- 8 oz Cherry Tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp, ground Thyme (Dried)
- 2 tbsp Basil
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Cut peppers in half lengthwise. Remove stems, ribs and seeds.
- Gently combine feta, tomatoes, thyme and basil. Fill pepper halves with the mixture.
- Place in a baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake, covered with aluminum foil, for 30 minutes. Remove foil and bake an additional 15 minutes until the tomatoes burst and cheese is golden-brown.
Cooking Tip
Having a party? When planning your low carb spread, think about which dishes you can make in advance and which need fresh ingredients that day.