Description

A vibrant and healthy savory appetizer featuring wood-fired grill pans packed with 12 sweet piquillo peppers stuffed with a rich whipped filling of 6 ounces of goat cheese cream cheese microplaned garlic olive oil and fresh thyme leaves grilled until charred.

Ingredients

Scale

12 piquillo peppers jarred.
6 oz goat cheese log.
4 oz cream cheese block.
1 clove garlic grated.
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil.
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves.
1 pinch sea salt.
2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped.
1 tbsp balsamic glaze.

Instructions

Mash the softened goat cheese log block cream cheese extra virgin olive oil and sea salt crystals inside a deep glass mixing bowl until smooth.
Fold the microplaned garlic pulp paste and 1 teaspoon of fresh thyme leaves directly into the cheese paste stirring for 1 minute.
Open 12 thoroughly drained piquillo peppers utilizing a small spoon to gently fill each red pod with the cheese mixture.
Brush the outer pepper skins lightly with olive oil before arranging them flat across a medium-hot grill pan rack.
Grill the loaded peppers for 3 minutes per side until charred then transfer to a plate to drizzle with balsamic glaze and parsley.

Notes

Passing the jarred peppers through a fine mesh strainer before stuffing is the secret to a professional-grade thick body for this Grilled Goat Cheese Stuffed Piquillo Peppers.
Calcium-heavy cultured dairy blocks provide a sophisticated and nutrient-dense foundation while adhering to strict platform rules.
This warm charred appetizer platter is naturally pork-free and wine-free for simple holiday gathering boards.

Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
Cook Time: ~ 10 mins.
Category: Appetizer.
Method: Grilling.
Cuisine: Traditional Pan-Spanish Tapas.

Nutrition

Serving Size: ~ 2 large filled pepper pods with herbs.
Calories: ~ 180 kcal.
Sugar: ~ 3 g.
Sodium: ~ 240 mg.
Fat: ~ 14 g.
Saturated Fat: ~ 8 g.
Unsaturated Fat: ~ 6 g.
Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
Carbohydrates: ~ 6 g.
Fiber: ~ 1 g.
Protein: ~ 6 g.
Cholesterol: ~ 35 mg.

Keywords: Grilled Goat Cheese Stuffed Piquillo Peppers, Warm Grilled Cheese Platters, Stunning Appetizer Recipes, Baked Spicy Capsicums, Mediterranean Stuffed Peppers, New York Recipe.