Blooming Tulip Veggie Cups (Print-Friendly)

Crisp peppers shaped like tulips filled with a creamy herb cheese blend and fresh vegetables.

# 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 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

# How To Make It:

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 approximately 5 inches and slice the white ends lengthwise halfway up to create a stem effect.
04 - Slice cucumber into thin sticks about 3 inches long.
05 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, chives, dill, parsley, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix 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 half. Add a cucumber stick and a cherry tomato into the filling for color and texture.
08 - Arrange the filled cups on a platter, garnish with extra chives or microgreens, and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Fresh and vibrant spring appetizer that's visually stunning
  • Easy to prepare with no cooking required
  • Perfect for vegetarian and gluten-free diets
  • Combines creamy herbs and crisp vegetables for great texture
02 -
  • Keep the bell pepper stems intact for a more authentic tulip appearance.
  • Trim green onions carefully and slice only halfway to create a natural stem shape.
  • Prepare all vegetable components in advance to assemble quickly just before serving.
  • Use fresh herbs finely chopped to enhance aromatic flavors.
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