Looking for a unique and flavorful side dish or appetizer? Try broccoli chive stuffed mini peppers! These colorful and delicious treats are a great way to add a healthy twist to your next meal. With only a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both visually appealing and packed with flavor. So grab some mini peppers, broccoli, chives, and a few other pantry staples, and let's get cooking!
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BROCCOLI & CHIVE STUFFED MINI PEPPERS
There's plenty of both crunch and cream in these party appetizers. Fresh chives help them really stand out. -Jean McKenzie, Vancouver, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Cut peppers lengthwise in half; remove seeds. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, chives, salt and pepper; stir in broccoli. Spoon into pepper halves., Place on a foil-lined baking sheet; bake until heated through, 9-11 minutes. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Bake until cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes longer. Cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 48 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
MINI STUFFED PEPPERS
Think jalapeno poppers but healthier and you control the heat. I wanted to keep it light and vegetarian but feel free to add crumbled cooked turkey bacon to the mix, if desired.
Provided by Soup Loving Nicole
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese
Time 25m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Place halved peppers in a bowl. Add olive oil and salt; toss to combine.
- Mix goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, jalapeno, garlic, chives, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Spoon cheese mixture into pepper halves and place on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until peppers have softened and cheese is browned, about 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Carbohydrate 1.2 g, Cholesterol 7.3 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 68.4 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
BROCCOLI & CHEESE STUFFED BELL PEPPERS
I Love Broccoli and Cheese Rice..so I made up this recipe on my own.. got the peppers idea from my mom..she makes the basic stuffed italian peppers, so I wanted to try something different and everyone Loves Them... Its a Very Yummy and Different Stuffed Pepper!!
Provided by bbbrenda
Categories White Rice
Time 50m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Par boil peppers on dutch oven for 7-10 minutes.
- remove peppers from pan and set aside.
- cook ground beef until done, then set aside.
- cook rice to the box directions.
- mix in a large bowl the rice& beef and 1 package of the shredded cheese.
- scoope on a tablespoon the mixture into each pepper, then top each pepper off with some more shredded cheese.
- bake in oven on 350 for 20-30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.5, Fat 17.3, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 77.1, Sodium 80.2, Carbohydrate 8.3, Fiber 3, Sugar 4.3, Protein 22.6
GARLIC AND HERB STUFFED MINI PEPPERS
These stuffed sweet peppers will become your new go-to-appetizer! Filled with flavorful cheese and topped with bread crumbs, you won't believe how easy they are to put together.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 1h5m
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Cut each sweet pepper in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact. Remove seeds and membranes. Place halved sweet peppers on pan, cut sides up.
- In small bowl, mix Boursin™ cheese, cream cheese and ground red pepper with spoon until well blended. Place cheese mixture in small resealable food-storage plastic bag. Cut 1/2 inch off 1 corner of bag. Pipe mixture evenly among pepper halves, about 2 teaspoons for each pepper.
- In another small bowl, mix bread crumbs, melted butter and pepper. Sprinkle each pepper half with about 1/2 teaspoon bread crumb mixture; gently press into cheese mixture.
- Bake 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon Parmesan cheese on each pepper. Return to oven; bake 5 to 8 minutes or until tops are brown and cheese is melted. Let stand 10 minutes before serving. Top with chives. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 60, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Choose mini peppers that are firm and brightly colored.
- To easily remove the seeds and ribs from the mini peppers, cut them in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the insides.
- For a more flavorful filling, use a combination of different cheeses, such as cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan.
- If you don't have fresh chives, you can use dried chives or another fresh herb, such as parsley or basil.
- To prevent the mini peppers from drying out in the oven, cover them with aluminum foil for the first half of the baking time.
- Serve the mini peppers immediately, or store them in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Broccoli chive stuffed mini peppers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or side dish. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or a quick and healthy meal. With their colorful appearance and flavorful filling, these mini peppers are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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