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A white plate with bright red cherry peppers stuffed with creamy white cheese, garnished with chopped green herbs and a drizzle of olive oil. The peppers are arranged in a pile, ready to be served as appetizers.
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Peppadew Peppers stuffed with Feta, Garlic, and Chives

A simple tapas with a creamy filling that is bursting with sweet piquanté flavor!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: South African
Keyword: Chives, Cottage cheese, Feta, Garlic, Spicy, Sweet, Tapas
Servings: 16 peppers
Author: Nicole

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 jarred Peppadew peppers
  • 2 ounces block feta cheese crumbled
  • 4 tablespoons cottage cheese
  • 2 garlic cloves grated on a microplane
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives plus extra for garnish
  • Pinch of Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Remove the peppers from the jar and drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • In the bowl of a small food processor, process the feta, cottage cheese, and garlic until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and process again. Remove the mixture to a small bowl. Stir in the chives and season with salt and pepper. Spoon the mixture into a pastry bag and evenly fill each pepper. Transfer the filled peppers to a plate and garnish with chopped fresh chives and drizzle with olive oil. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 21kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.03g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 107mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 228IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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