Vegetarian Stuffed Cherry Peppers

Elevate your appetizer game with these Vegetarian Stuffed Cherry Peppers, a delectable bite-sized treat that's as flavorful as it is visually stunning! Sweet and tangy cherry peppers are hollowed out and generously filled with a rich blend of creamy ricotta, nutty Parmesan, golden breadcrumbs, and aromatic garlic and parsley. Topped with melty mozzarella and baked to perfection, these tender peppers offer the perfect balance of cheesy indulgence and savory goodness. Finished with a garnish of fragrant fresh basil, these stuffed peppers are ideal for entertaining, as they impress both vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. Quick to prepare and ready in just 35 minutes, they shine as a crowd-pleasing appetizer or a vibrant addition to any meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 20 pieces Cherry peppers
• 1 cup Breadcrumbs
• 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
• 0.5 cup Ricotta cheese
• 2 cloves Garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 cup Mozzarella cheese, shredded
• 5 pieces Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or lightly grease it with olive oil.

Step 2

Carefully cut off the tops of the cherry peppers and remove all seeds and membranes without breaking the peppers. Rinse and set aside.

Step 3

In a medium mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, minced garlic, chopped parsley, olive oil, salt, and black pepper until well mixed to form the filling.

Step 4

Spoon the filling into each cherry pepper, pressing gently to ensure it is tightly packed but not overflowing.

Step 5

Arrange the stuffed peppers upright on the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the tops of the stuffed peppers.

Step 6

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is melted and golden brown.

Step 7

Remove the peppers from the oven and allow them to cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving platter.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve warm as an appetizer or side dish. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(671.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1249.0

Total Fat 71.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 28.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 159.4mg	0%
Sodium 4033.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 109.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.4g	0%
Total Sugars 17.1g
Protein 59.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1447.7mg	0%
Iron 8.0mg	0%
Potassium 278.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.6%

Protein: 18.2%

Carbs: 33.2%