Blooming Tulip Veggie Cups (Print Version)

Colorful bell peppers shaped like tulips filled with creamy herbs and fresh veggies for a fresh start.

# What You’ll 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 - Cut green onions to about 5 inches long and slice the white ends lengthwise halfway up to create a stem effect.
04 - Slice the cucumber into thin sticks approximately 3 inches long.
05 - In a bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, chives, dill, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
06 - Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into the hollowed bell pepper halves.
07 - Insert a green onion stem into each filled pepper cup. Add a cucumber stick and a cherry tomato into the cheese filling for color and texture.
08 - Arrange on a platter, garnish with extra chives or microgreens, and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Beautiful presentation resembling blooming tulips adds a festive touch to any table.
  • Quick and easy to prepare with no cooking involved, ready in just 25 minutes.
  • Fresh and light, perfect as an appetizer or snack that's vegetarian and gluten-free.
  • Customizable with your favorite herbs and vegetables to suit your taste.
02 -
  • Keep the bell pepper stems intact to enhance the tulip appearance and make the cups easier to hold.
  • Use a piping bag for a neater cheese filling and consistent portions.
  • Prepare all vegetables and filling ahead of time, then assemble just before serving to maintain freshness.
  • For extra flavor, let the filling rest in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before using.
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