Gluten-free Goat Cheese Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe
A delicious and healthy appetizer featuring mini peppers stuffed with creamy goat cheese, perfect for gluten-free diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 stuffed pepper halves 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 mini sweet peppers
- 8 oz goat cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, or chives), chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut the mini peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, mix the softened goat cheese, chopped herbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Stuff each pepper half with the goat cheese mixture.
- Place the stuffed peppers on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the peppers are tender and the cheese is slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs for varied flavors.
- These can be served warm or at room temperature.
- Great for parties or as a healthy snack.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 stuffed pepper halves
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg