Red Pepper Rolls

The ultimate salty and tasty appetizer and one of my favorite roasted red pepper recipes. Roasted red pepper and Feta cheese rolls made with just a few simple ingredients and perfect for an appetizer or a snack. Just 2 main ingredients and under 30 minutes to make.

If you like pepper recipes, check this Roasted Red Pepper Soup, Stuffed Mini Peppers or Red Pepper and Tomato Spread Lutenitsa.

Impressive and Mediterranean inspired, they are also great for the holidays or a summer party in the backyard or around the pool.

Wow your guests with this creative colorful and flavorful dish.

How to make appetizer roll ups with feta and roasted red peppers?

Note: This is an overview. See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

You can double the recipe.

Ingredients:

• Roasted (red) peppers (homemade or store bought, grilled, roasted or air fried). Peppers of other color are acceptable. too.
• Feta cheese (firm cow’s milk such as Greek or Bulgarian Feta)
• Chopped Parsley (could omit or use any fresh herb of your choice)
• Lemon juice
• For serving: salt, black pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Cooking Method:

• Cook the peppers, peel, remove the stems and seeds. Split the peppers in half lengthwise.
• In a bowl combine the crumbled feta with parsley, lemon juice and add salt and pepper if you’d like to.
• On the wider part of each piece of red pepper add 1 tablespoon of the Feta mixture.
• Roll.
• Drizzle the rolls with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and season with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with parsley and chives.

Recipe Tips/FAQs

• Can I use canned roasted red peppers? Yes, if you’d like to save time, or have a jar of unused roasted red peppers, you can use them. Just make sure that they are peeled so they taste more pleasant. You can also drain them very well and pat dry with paper towel.
• I don’t like Feta, can I use any other cheese? Of course you can substitute with for example goat cheese or salted cream cheese, for a similar tangy flavor. You can use Boursin type of cheese, if you prefer. Keep in mind, that feta has a unique salty taste, that pairs well with the sweetness of roasted red peppers. If you substitute the cheese the flavor might change slightly.
• Could I make these in advance? How to store? Make for up to 3 days in advance. Store in an air-tight container in the fridge.
• Can you freeze roasted red pepper and feta roll ups? Yes, but I advise you not to. They are going to change shape and may taste weird. This recipe takes less than 30 minutes, if you roast your peppers or around 10 minutes if you use canned peppers., so there shouldn’t be any need to freeze.
• My rolls are falling apart, how to prevent this? If is best to use “meaty” peppers, if possible. They keep their shape well after roasting and roll easily. Another tip is to not overfill peppers with the filling and also roll them tightly.
• Can I add any meat to this appetizer? While i’ve never done it, I think adding some thinly sliced ham or prosciutto will make them taste amazing!

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Roasted Red Pepper Rolls With Feta

Roasted red pepper and Feta cheese rolls made with just a few simple ingredients and perfect for an appetizer or a snack.

Prep: 10 minutes mins

Cook: 15 minutes mins

Servings: 16 rolls

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Ingredients 

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• ▢ 8 large red peppers, roasted, grilled or air fried, peeled, stems and seeds removed and cut in half lengthwise
• ▢ 1 cup crumbled Feta cheese
• ▢ 1 tbsp chopped parsley

Optional:

• ▢ chopped chives
• ▢ ½ tsp lemon juice
• ▢ For serving: , salt, black pepper, olive oil and balsamic vinegar

Instructions 

• Combine the feta, parsley, lemon juice and chives ( optional).
• On the wider part of each piece of red pepper add 1 tablespoon of the Feta mixture.
• Roll.
• Drizzle the rolls with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and sesaon with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley and chives.
• Serve.
• Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Notes

• Nutritional information is per roll.
• Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. The cheese might release some liquid. I don’t recommend freezing these, because the texture and shape will change once defrosted.
• You can use canned or homemade roasted, air fried or grilled peppers. Green or yellow peppers work in the recipe.
• If you are not a fan of Feta cheese, substitute with goat cheese, Boursin, Ricotta or cream cheese.
• You can add meat to the filling – ham or Prosciutto are great options.

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal, Carbohydrates: 4g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Cholesterol: 8mg, Sodium: 109mg, Potassium: 133mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1924IU, Vitamin C: 77mg, Calcium: 51mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: Mediterranean

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