Mini Stuffed Peppers
Description
If you're looking for a healthy appetizer for watching the big game, try these vegetarian mini peppers stuffed with a spicy cheese mixture.
Ingredients
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10 mini sweet peppers, sliced in half lengthwise
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2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
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salt to taste
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1 (5 1/2 ounce) package goat cheese, softened
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1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
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1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
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1/2 teaspoon dried chopped chives
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freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
2
Place pepper halves in a bowl. Add olive oil and salt; toss to combine.
3
Mix goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, jalapeño, garlic, chives, and black pepper together in a separate bowl until evenly combined. Spoon cheese mixture into pepper halves and place onto a baking sheet.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until peppers have softened and cheese is browned, about 15 minutes.