Tuscan Sunburst Yellow Peppers (Printable)

Bright yellow peppers paired with lemon-infused goat cheese and crisp breadsticks arranged beautifully.

# Ingredient list:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 large yellow bell peppers, seeded and sliced into thin strips

→ Cheese Mixture

02 - 7 oz fresh goat cheese, softened
03 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from 1–2 lemons)
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
05 - 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
07 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ Bread

08 - 12 Italian breadsticks (grissini)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, chives, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.
02 - Place yellow bell pepper strips in a circular pattern on a large serving platter to create sun rays, leaving the center open.
03 - Spoon the lemon-infused goat cheese into the center of the platter, shaping it into a neat circle or dome.
04 - Arrange breadsticks around the platter radiating outward from the cheese center resembling sun rays.
05 - Serve immediately, using breadsticks and bell peppers to scoop the cheese.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours in the kitchen when it actually takes twenty minutes.
  • The bright acidity of lemon cuts through the creaminess in a way that keeps you reaching for another bite.
  • Yellow peppers have a natural sweetness that goat cheese plays off perfectly, no fancy techniques required.
02 -
  • Room temperature goat cheese is non-negotiable—cold cheese seizes up and refuses to blend smoothly, leaving you with sad lumps.
  • Don't skip the lemon zest and acid; they're what transform creamy cheese from heavy into something that actually tastes light and summery.
03 -
  • Assemble this no more than two hours before serving so the peppers stay crisp and the bread doesn't absorb moisture.
  • Keep everything cold until the last moment—a warm platter will make the cheese sweat and the peppers wilt.
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