Roasted Peppadew Peppers Filled with Goat Cheese and Marcona Almonds
Make these mouthwatering, one-bite Stuffed Peppadew Peppers a hit at your next gathering! In a pinch for Marcona almonds? Fear not! You can roast raw, skinned almonds with a bit of olive oil and coarse salt until golden or opt for an alternative nut like pistachios or hazelnuts for a similar flavor profile. Catch Peppadews at your local olive bar or grocery aisle near the jarred olives. Pair these delectable bites with a dry rosé or Barcelona-style gin and tonics.
Preparation Ahead: Prepare these snacks up to 4 hours in advance, dusting them with oregano, black pepper, and drizzling them with oil just before serving.
- Servings: 6-8
- Difficulty: A breeze!
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Active Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients (6)
- 4 ounces chevre (fresh goat cheese), let sit at room temperature
- 15-20 Peppadew peppers, halved
- 1/2 cup almonds or other substitute nuts, toasted
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
- Freshly ground black pepper
Let's Get Cooking!
- Arrange the peppers on your serving platter. Fill 'em up with goat cheese using a spoon or a zipper-top plastic bag with the corner snipped.
- Set an almond or other nut into each pepper, and toss the rest onto the platter.
- Before serving, sprinkle with oregano leaves and black pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. These beauties are perfect for sharing with family and friends!
Substitutes for Marcona Almonds:
If you can't find Marcona almonds, regular almonds work as an acceptable substitute when toasted lightly or why not try pistachios or hazelnuts? Lightly toast your preferred nut(s) and adjust the quantity to suit your taste. Season with salt or other seasonings as needed. Enjoy!
- For a nutritional twist, consider swapping Marcona almonds with roasted raw, skinned almonds or alternatively, pistachios or hazelnuts in the Stuffed Peppadew Peppers recipe.
- When it comes to pairing these enticing snacks with drinks, a dry rosé or Barcelona-style gin and tonics are excellent choices.
- To prepare these scrumptious Stuffed Peppadew Peppers ahead, dust them with oregano, black pepper, and drizzle them with oil just before serving, ideal for gatherings serving 6-8 people.
