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Mini ‘Carrot’ Peppers Stuffed with Herb Cream Cheese Recipe

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These Mini ‘Carrot’ Peppers Stuffed with Herb Cream Cheese are a delightful, colorful appetizer that mimics the appearance of baby carrots using sweet mini bell peppers filled with a creamy, herb-infused cheese mixture. Perfect for a light snack or party platter, this no-cook recipe is quick to prepare, fresh, and visually appealing.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 10-12 Mini Orange Bell Peppers
  • 1 Bunch of carrot stems OR dill fronds (for the "carrot" leaves)

Filling

  • 4 oz Cream cheese, softened
  • 3 tbsp Sour cream
  • 1 Chopped scallion
  • 1 tbsp Freshly chopped dill
  • 1 tbsp Freshly chopped parsley
  • 1/8 tsp Salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Peppers: Lay your mini orange bell peppers flat on a cutting board and slice them lengthwise parallel to the board so that the peppers lay flat rather than on their side.
  2. Remove Seeds: Halve the peppers and optionally remove seeds and white ribs for a cleaner, milder flavor and better filling space.
  3. Make the Filling: In a bowl or mixer, combine softened cream cheese, sour cream, chopped scallion, freshly chopped dill, parsley, and salt. Mix until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
  4. Stuff the Peppers: Carefully spoon the herb cream cheese mixture into each pepper half, filling them neatly and generously.
  5. Add 'Carrot' Leaves: Pull off a few fresh dill fronds or carrot stems and press the ends gently into the top of the cream cheese filling, creating the look of carrot leaves.
  6. Chill and Serve: Refrigerate the stuffed mini peppers until ready to serve to allow flavors to meld and the filling to firm up.

Notes

  • If you prefer a tangier filling, add a teaspoon of lemon juice to the cream cheese mixture.
  • You can substitute fresh herbs according to your taste, such as chives or tarragon.
  • For a dairy-free version, use plant-based cream cheese and sour cream alternatives.
  • These appetizers are best served chilled but can be made a few hours ahead for convenience.

Find it online: https://simpleplatter.com/mini-carrot-peppers-stuffed-with-herb-cream-cheese-recipe/