Blooming Tulip Veggie Cups (Printable)

Colorful bell pepper cups filled with creamy herb cheese and fresh veggies for a light, festive starter.

# 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 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
11 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Extra chives or microgreens

# Step-by-Step Guide:

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 green onions to 5 inches and slice the white ends lengthwise halfway up to create a stem effect.
04 - Cut cucumber into thin sticks about 3 inches long.
05 - In a bowl, mix 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. 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 Advice:

01 -
  • Fresh and colorful presentation
  • Easy to prepare and serve
02 -
  • Use fresh vegetables for best texture and flavor
  • Adjust herbs to your taste for varied flavor profiles
03 -
  • Keep the bell pepper stems intact for the best tulip shape
  • Serve immediately to maintain crispness of the vegetables
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