Fresh Bruschetta-Stuffed Mini Peppers Recipe Easy Homemade Appetizer with Basil
A quick and easy appetizer featuring sweet mini peppers stuffed with a fresh tomato, garlic, and basil bruschetta mixture. Perfect for entertaining and light snacking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12-15 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 12–15 mini sweet peppers
- 2 medium Roma tomatoes, finely diced
- 10 fresh basil leaves, finely chopped
- 2 small garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Rinse and dry the mini peppers. Slice each one in half lengthwise, then carefully remove the seeds and membranes. Set aside on a plate, cut side up.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the finely diced Roma tomatoes, minced garlic, and chopped fresh basil. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil and 1 teaspoon of balsamic vinegar. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir gently to combine. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes if desired.
- Allow the bruschetta topping to sit for 5 minutes so the flavors meld and the tomatoes release some juice.
- Using a spoon or small cookie scoop, carefully fill each pepper half with the tomato mixture. Avoid overfilling to prevent spills.
- Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to enhance flavors.
Notes
If tomatoes are very juicy, drain some liquid before mixing to keep peppers crisp. Finely chop basil just before adding to preserve color and aroma. Optionally, lightly broil pepper halves for 1-2 minutes before stuffing for a warm appetizer. Store covered in refrigerator and consume within 24 hours for best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed mini peppe
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 2.5
- Saturated Fat: 0.3
- Carbohydrates: 3
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 0.5
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