Whipped Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers

Shanthi Appelo
Shanthi Appelo

| 1 min read

Stuffed peppers
These bite-sized peppers are the perfect party appetizer. They’re vibrant in color, thanks to the mini bell peppers and rich in protein from their goat cheese and Greek yogurt filling. Searing garlic and green onion in olive oil add a depth of flavor to the dish.
Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 16 ounce mini bell peppers, halved, seeds removed

  • 4 ounce goat cheese

  • 5 ounce Greek yogurt

  • 1 tbsp olive oil

  • 2 green onion stalks, white and green separated and chopped

  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions
  • Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

  • Step 2

    On a sprayed sheet pan, roast halved peppers for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly charred and soft.

  • Step 3

    Meanwhile, make the goat cheese filling. Over medium-low heat in a small pan, heat olive oil and sauté the green onion whites and garlic.

  • Step 4

    In a food processor or blender, add goat cheese and Greek yogurt. Add the olive oil mixture along with salt and pepper to taste. Blend.

  • Step 5

    Fill the peppers and top with the reserved green onion greens.

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