Grilled Pepper Poppers with Goat Cheese
Fire up your grill and indulge in the smoky, tangy flavors of these irresistible Grilled Pepper Poppers with Goat Cheese. Perfect for summer cookouts or as an elegant appetizer, this recipe transforms sweet mini peppers into a creamy, herbaceous delight. Stuffed with a luscious mixture of goat cheese, cream cheese, fresh chives, parsley, garlic, and a hint of zesty lemon, each bite strikes the perfect balance of savory and refreshing. Brushed with olive oil and charred to perfection, these poppers bring a tantalizing blend of smoky aroma and vibrant textures to the table. Ready in just 30 minutes, this crowd-pleasing, low-carb dish is beautifully garnished with fresh herbs and best served warm.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 pieces Mini sweet peppers
- 4 ounces Goat cheese
- 2 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Fresh chives, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1 clove Garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your grill to medium heat, approximately 375°F (190°C).
Wash the mini sweet peppers and pat them dry. Slice each pepper lengthwise and remove the seeds and membranes, being careful to keep the pepper halves intact.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the goat cheese, cream cheese, chives, parsley, minced garlic, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until smooth and evenly combined.
Using a small spoon or piping bag, fill each pepper half with the goat cheese mixture. Be careful not to overfill.
Brush the outside of each pepper with olive oil to prevent sticking and to promote a nice char during grilling.
Place the filled peppers on the grill, cheese-side up. Grill for 6-8 minutes with the lid closed, or until the peppers are tender and slightly charred, and the cheese is warmed through.
Carefully remove the peppers from the grill using tongs. Allow them to cool slightly before serving.
Arrange the grilled pepper poppers on a serving platter and garnish with extra chopped herbs, if desired. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.8 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.1 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 204 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13.0 g | 5% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.2 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.5 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 60 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.8 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 437 mg | 9% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
