Bulgarian Roasted Pepper & Cheese Pie
At family gatherings in Sofia, Bulgaria, this roasted pepper and cheese pie is an iconic staple! Prep bell peppers and onions effortlessly with the Geedel manual food chopper—it’s incredibly convenient. The peppers are tender and juicy, the cheese melts into a stringy texture, and the blend of herbs fills every bite. Serve with white rice for a satisfying, homey Bulgarian favorite!
Ingredients (Serves 6)
- 4 medium red bell peppers (seeded)
- 2 medium yellow bell peppers (seeded)
- 1 onion (peeled)
- 200g feta cheese (crumbled)
- 150g mozzarella cheese (shredded)
- 3 eggs (beaten)
- 50g all-purpose flour
- 30g fresh parsley (chopped)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp crushed black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
Detailed Instructions
1. Prep bell peppers & onion with Geedel
Place bell peppers into the Geedel vegetable chopper and spin clockwise to make thin strips. Halve the onion, add to the food chopper, and spin into fine dice. This hand vegetable chopper produces uniformly sized strips and dice. Use the salad spinner attachment to gently dry the surface of the bell pepper strips—prevents excess moisture during baking.
2. Sauté ingredients
Heat olive oil in a pan. Sauté onion dice until translucent, then add bell pepper strips, dried oregano, salt, and crushed black pepper. Stir-fry for 5 minutes until the peppers soften. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
3. Mix & bake
In a large bowl, combine cooled pepper-onion mixture, crumbled feta cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, and chopped parsley. Add beaten eggs and flour, stirring until smooth (no lumps remain). Transfer the mixture to a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake at 180℃ for 30 minutes until the top turns golden and the cheese is fully melted. Let rest for 5 minutes after baking, then cut into slices. It’s tender with a savory cheesy flavor!
Summary
The core of this Bulgarian staple is the uniformly cut bell pepper strips from the Geedel vegetable chopper. They release natural sweetness fully during sautéing and baking, blending perfectly with the two cheeses for a rich, layered texture. Even beginners can easily recreate authentic Bulgarian home-style flavor!
