Save to Pins A vibrant and fresh spring appetizer featuring crisp vegetables arranged as edible tulip blooms, filled with a creamy herb cheese. Perfect for festive gatherings or light starters.
This recipe always delights guests with its unique look and refreshing taste
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Ingredients
- Vegetables: 8 large red or yellow bell peppers, 8 long green onions (with stalks), 1 small cucumber, 8 cherry tomatoes
- Filling: 200 g (7 oz) cream cheese softened, 2 tbsp sour cream, 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives, 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill, 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt and black pepper to taste
- Garnish: Extra chives or microgreens
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Instructions
- Step 1:
- Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
- Step 2:
- Cut each bell pepper in half lengthwise keeping the stem intact to resemble tulip petals Remove seeds and membranes carefully.
- Step 3:
- Trim the green onions to about 12 cm (5 in) and gently slice the white ends lengthwise halfway up creating a stem effect.
- Step 4:
- Cut cucumber into thin sticks about 8 cm (3 in) long.
- Step 5:
- In a bowl mix cream cheese sour cream chives dill parsley garlic powder salt and pepper until smooth and well combined.
- Step 6:
- Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into the hollowed bell pepper halves.
- Step 7:
- Insert a green onion stem into each filled pepper cup Tuck a cucumber stick and a cherry tomato into the cheese filling for extra color and texture.
- Step 8:
- Arrange on a platter garnish with extra chives or microgreens and serve immediately.
Save to Pins This appetizer always brings smiles at family gatherings and special occasions
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Required Tools
Sharp knife Mixing bowl Spoon or piping bag Cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (cream cheese sour cream) Gluten-free always check labels to ensure no cross-contamination in packaged cheeses
Nutritional Information
Calories 110 Total Fat 7 g Carbohydrates 7 g Protein 3 g per serving
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Enjoy this delightful and easy-to-make appetizer any time you want to impress your guests.
Questions & Answers
- → How do you shape bell peppers like tulip blooms?
Cut the bell peppers in half lengthwise, keeping the stem intact to resemble petals, and remove seeds carefully.
- → What herbs enhance the creamy filling?
Fresh chives, dill, and parsley add vibrant flavor to the cream cheese and sour cream mixture.
- → Can this dish be made vegan?
Yes, using plant-based cream cheese and sour cream creates a vegan-friendly version without sacrificing texture.
- → What is the purpose of the green onion stems?
Green onion stems are sliced to create a stem effect, inserted into the cups to enhance the tulip presentation.
- → What garnishes are recommended for added freshness?
Extra chives or microgreens provide a fresh, decorative touch and complement the flavors well.
- → How long does preparation take?
Preparation requires about 25 minutes, with no cooking necessary, making this an easy, quick dish.
