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30-Minute Vegetarian Stuffed Mini Peppers

Looking for an easy appetizer? Stuffed mini peppers are the perfect solution! They're simple to make and taste great.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Keyword game day, holidays
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 110kcal

Ingredients

Peppers

  • 8 ounces peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Filling

  • 4 ounces goat cheese at room temperature
  • 4 ounces cream cheese at room temperature
  • 2 green onions sliced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 375° F.
  • Slice the peppers in half and use a paring knife to cut away the stems, white parts, and seeds.
  • Toss the peppers with oil and salt.
  • Heat a saute pan to medium, and add the peppers.
  • Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until slightly wilted. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly.
  • While the peppers are cooking, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, green onions, garlic, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • When the peppers are cool enough to touch, divide the filling between them.

Oven

  • Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Garnish with parsley and serve.

Ninja Foodi Grill

  • Set your Foodi Grill to Medium High and set the timer for 7 minutes.
  • Arrange the peppers in a single layer and cook for 7 minutes, or until heated through.

Nutrition

Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 83mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 472IU | Vitamin C: 23mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 0.4mg