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Carrot-Shaped Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 45 minutes including chilling time
  • Yield: 20 stuffed mini pepper halves (serves about 10-20 as appetizer depending on serving size)
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This delightful appetizer features mini yellow bell peppers stuffed with a creamy and flavorful mixture of cream cheese, Parmesan, fresh herbs, and seasonings. Shaped like little carrots and garnished with dill, these colorful bites are perfect for parties, gatherings, or as a fresh snack. The recipe is quick to prepare and served chilled for a refreshing taste.

Ingredients

Peppers

  • 10 yellow mini bell peppers

Filling

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened (240 grams)
  • ¼ cup Parmesan, finely grated (20 grams)
  • ¼ cup chives, fresh and finely chopped
  • ¼ cup parsley, fresh and finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, finely chopped (for mixing)
  • Fresh dill sprigs, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the peppers: Cut each mini bell pepper in half lengthwise and carefully remove all seeds and membranes. Arrange the halved peppers cut-side up on a small tray or baking sheet.
  2. Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated Parmesan, finely chopped chives, parsley, salt, black pepper, and one tablespoon of finely chopped fresh dill. Mix thoroughly until the ingredients are well incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Stuff the peppers: Using a fork or spoon, fill each halved pepper with the cream cheese mixture. Be careful not to overfill; you can add any leftover mixture after filling all the peppers. Place the filled peppers back onto the baking sheet.
  4. Garnish: Add a small sprig of fresh dill on top of each stuffed pepper to resemble the carrot’s leafy greens and add fresh aroma.
  5. Chill before serving: Place the stuffed peppers in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld and for the filling to firm up.

Notes

  • Choosing yellow mini bell peppers creates a vibrant carrot-like appearance, but red or orange can also be used.
  • Make sure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy mixing and smooth filling.
  • Fresh herbs enhance the flavor; substitute with dried herbs if fresh are unavailable but use less.
  • These can be prepared a few hours ahead and kept refrigerated until serving to save time.
  • For a tangy twist, add a teaspoon of lemon zest to the filling mixture.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://sarabaking.com/carrot-shaped-stuffed-mini-peppers-recipe/