Bouyourdi: Baked Feta w/ Tomatoes & Peppers
Bouyourdi is a spicy, traditional Greek meze made for sharing, the kind of dish that naturally brings people together around the table. Baked until hot and bubbling, it layers sweet peppers, ripe tomatoes, chili heat, and creamy feta with olive oil and oregano, creating bold flavors that feel rustic, comforting, and unmistakably Mediterranean.
Perfect for casual gatherings and relaxed dinners with friends, this super easy and delicious Bouyourdi recipe by chef Giorgos Tsoulis delivers big flavor with minimal effort. Served straight from the oven with warm pita or crusty bread, it’s a vibrant appetizer that captures the joy of Greek mezze culture—simple ingredients, honest cooking, and plenty of heat to spark conversation.
Enjoy!
Bouyourdi: Spicy Baked Feta with Tomatoes and Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 Florina pepper (or red bell pepper) cut into thin strips
- 1 green hot-pepper sliced
- 1 tomato sliced
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 250 g feta cheese crumbled
- dried oregano
- salt
- pepper
- extra virgin olive oil for drizzling
To serve (optional):
- pita bread
Instructions
- Preheat the oven over 210 °C/410°F, with top-bottom heat.
- Pour some olive oil in a clay pot, spread some peppers in the pot, top with tomato slices and add some salt.
- Then, sprinkle on the feta cheese, some dried oregano, the crushed red pepper and some olive oil.
- Repeat the process with another layer of ingredients in the same order.
- Cook the bouyourdi in the oven for 10–15 minutes, until the feta is soft and lightly golden.
- Serve the bouyourdi hot, along with fresh pita bread. Enjoy!
Notes
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