Blooming Tulip Veggie Cups (Printable Version)

Crisp bell peppers shaped as tulip blooms filled with creamy herb cheese and fresh crisp vegetables.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 - ½ tsp garlic powder
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Extra chives or microgreens

# How to Make:

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 - Trim the green onions to about 5 inches and gently slice the white ends lengthwise halfway up, creating a stem effect.
04 - Slice cucumber into thin sticks approximately 3 inches long.
05 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, chives, dill, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until smooth and well blended.
06 - Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into the hollowed bell pepper halves.
07 - Insert a green onion stem into each filled pepper cup. Tuck a cucumber stick and a cherry tomato into the cheese filling for color and texture.
08 - Arrange cups on a platter, garnish with extra chives or microgreens, and serve immediately.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Fresh and colorful presentation
  • Easy to prepare and serve
02 -
  • For a vegan version use plant-based cream cheese and sour cream
  • Serve with a chilled Sauvignon Blanc or sparkling water with lemon
03 -
  • Try adding finely diced radish or shredded carrot to the filling for extra crunch
  • Gently slice the green onions to create realistic tulip stems
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