Blooming Tulip Veggie Cups (Printable View)

Crisp bell pepper cups with creamy herb cheese and fresh vegetables, ideal for spring gatherings.

# What You Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 8 large red or yellow bell peppers
02 - 8 long green onions with stalks
03 - 1 small cucumber
04 - 8 cherry tomatoes

→ Filling

05 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
06 - 2 tbsp sour cream
07 - 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives
08 - 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill
09 - 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
10 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Extra chives or microgreens

# How To Make It:

01 - Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Cut each bell pepper in half lengthwise, keeping the stem intact to resemble tulip petals. Remove seeds and membranes carefully.
03 - Trim green onions to 5 inches, then slice the white ends lengthwise halfway up to create a stem effect.
04 - Slice cucumber into thin sticks approximately 3 inches long.
05 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, chives, dill, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth.
06 - Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into hollowed bell pepper halves.
07 - Insert a prepared green onion stem into each filled pepper half, then tuck in a cucumber stick and a cherry tomato for color and texture.
08 - Arrange cups on a platter, garnish with extra chives or microgreens, and serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Fresh and colorful presentation
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free
02 -
  • Use fresh vegetables for the best crispness.
  • For a vegan option, substitute dairy with plant-based alternatives.
03 -
  • Chill the filled cups before serving to help set the filling.
  • Use a piping bag for neater filling placement.
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