Save to Pinterest 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 brightens up our gatherings with its delightful look and refreshing taste.
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
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 Pinterest These colorful cups always bring smiles to our family parties.
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
Save to Pinterest This recipe is perfect for spring gatherings or anytime you want a light refreshing appetizer.
Ask About This Recipe
- → How do I make the bell peppers resemble tulip petals?
Cut each bell pepper in half lengthwise, keeping the stem intact and carefully removing the seeds and membranes to form a petal-like shape.
- → What herbs are used in the creamy filling?
The filling combines fresh chives, dill, and parsley mixed into softened cream cheese and sour cream along with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- → Can I prepare this dish ahead of time?
Yes, prepare the filling and vegetables in advance, then assemble shortly before serving to maintain freshness and texture.
- → Are there any suggested garnishes?
Extra chives or microgreens work beautifully as garnishes, adding a pop of green and fresh flavor.
- → Is this suitable for gluten-free diets?
Yes, all ingredients used are naturally gluten-free. Just ensure packaged cheeses have no cross-contamination.
- → What variations can be added for different textures?
Try including diced radish or shredded carrot in the filling for added crunch and color contrasts.