Blooming Tulip Veggie Cups (Printable)

Crisp bell peppers filled with creamy herb cheese and fresh veggies make a bright, light starter.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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 tablespoons sour cream
07 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
08 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill
09 - 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
10 - ½ teaspoon garlic powder
11 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Garnish

12 - Extra chives or microgreens

# Method:

01 - Wash all vegetables thoroughly.
02 - Halve each bell pepper lengthwise, preserving the stem to resemble tulip petals. Remove seeds and membranes carefully.
03 - Cut green onions to about 5 inches; slice the white ends lengthwise halfway up to create a stem effect.
04 - Slice the 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 incorporated.
06 - Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into the hollowed bell pepper halves.
07 - Insert a green onion stem into each filled pepper; tuck a cucumber stick and cherry tomato into the filling for color and texture.
08 - Arrange the cups on a platter, garnish with extra chives or microgreens, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vibrant and fresh spring appetizer
  • Creamy herb cheese filling adds rich flavor
02 -
  • Use fresh vegetables for the best crispness and appearance
  • Keep the stems of bell peppers intact to maintain the tulip shape
03 -
  • Slice the peppers carefully to keep the stems intact for a realistic tulip look
  • Chill the assembled cups briefly before serving to let flavors meld
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