Padrón Peppers Stuffed with Tetilla Cheese

Gluten Free
Health score
35%
Padrón Peppers Stuffed with Tetilla Cheese
45 min.
8
165kcal

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Discover the delightful flavors of Spain with our Padrón Peppers Stuffed with Tetilla Cheese! This gluten-free side dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a treat for the taste buds. With its vibrant green peppers and creamy cheese filling, it’s the perfect addition to any gathering or a cozy night in.

Padrón peppers, known for their mild heat and unique flavor, are a staple in Spanish cuisine. When stuffed with the rich, buttery Tetilla cheese, they create a harmonious blend that is simply irresistible. The process of preparing these stuffed peppers is both fun and rewarding, making it an excellent choice for cooking enthusiasts looking to impress their guests.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delectable dish that serves eight people, making it ideal for parties or family dinners. The combination of garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in the accompanying sauce adds a zesty kick that perfectly complements the creamy cheese and smoky peppers. Pair it with a refreshing Verdejo wine, and you have a culinary experience that transports you straight to the heart of Galicia.

Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to indulge in a taste of Spain!

Ingredients

  • ounces cheese ()
  • teaspoon dijon mustard 
  • large egg yolk 
  •  garlic clove peeled halved lengthwise
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • cup olive oil light fruity
  • 24  pasilla peppers 
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • whisk
  • kitchen thermometer
  • mortar and pestle

Directions

  1. Mash garlic and salt in medium metal bowlwith pestle or back of spoon until pasteforms.
  2. Whisk in egg yolks, 3 tablespoonswater, lemon juice, and mustard. Set bowlover saucepan of barely simmering water(do not allow bottom of bowl to touch water)and whisk constantly until mixture thickensand instant-read thermometer inserted intomixture registers 140°F for 3 minutes, 6 to7 minutes total.
  3. Remove bowl from overwater. Cool mixture to room temperature,whisking occasionally, about 15 minutes.
  4. Gradually whisk 1 cup oil into yolkmixture in very thin slow stream, whiskinguntil sauce is thick. Season with pepper andmore salt, if desired. Cover and chill.
  5. Cut slit lengthwise down side of eachpepper.
  6. Cut cheese into small rectangularpieces to fit inside peppers. Insert 1 piececheese into each pepper; press to enclose.do ahead Sauce and peppers can be made1 day ahead. Cover separately and chill.
  7. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy largenonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. Addpeppers to skillet; cook until browned inspots and cheese melts (some cheese mayooze out of peppers), turning occasionally,1 to 2 minutes. Arrange peppers on platter.
  9. Serve with sauce for dipping.
  10. * Padrón peppers can be found at farmers'markets and at latienda.com; shishitopeppers can be found at some farmers'markets and at Japanese markets.
  11. ** Tetilla cheese is available at somesupermarkets, at specialty foods stores,and online at latienda.com.
  12. Verdejo, a white wine fromthe Rueda region (southeast of Galicia), has enoughacidity and body to stand up to the peppers and thecheese. José recommends the Bodegas Naia 2006Naiades ($29). If you can't find that bottle, try the2008 Vidal Soblechero "Viña Clavidor" Verdejo ($13).
  13. If you can't find Padrónor shishito peppers and Tetilla cheese, usemini bell peppers and jalapeño Jack cheese.
  14. Bon Appétit

Nutrition Facts

Calories165kcal
Protein12.36%
Fat48.15%
Carbs39.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
12.38
Glycemic Load
1.24
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
17.327826043834%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.18mg
Hesperetin
0.54mg
Naringenin
0.05mg
Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
16.85mg
Kaempferol
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
7.93mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:165.18kcal
8.26%
Fat:9.58g
14.74%
Saturated Fat:2.72g
17.02%
Carbohydrates:17.68g
5.89%
Net Carbohydrates:11.54g
4.2%
Sugar:8.73g
9.7%
Cholesterol:52.99mg
17.66%
Sodium:212mg
9.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:5.53g
11.06%
Vitamin C:288.95mg
350.24%
Vitamin B6:0.84mg
42.01%
Vitamin A:1454IU
29.08%
Vitamin K:29.9µg
28.48%
Fiber:6.14g
24.55%
Manganese:0.47mg
23.35%
Potassium:645.74mg
18.45%
Vitamin E:2.27mg
15.14%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.54%
Copper:0.25mg
12.39%
Phosphorus:123.71mg
12.37%
Folate:44.23µg
11.06%
Magnesium:38.79mg
9.7%
Calcium:94.94mg
9.49%
Vitamin B2:0.16mg
9.19%
Vitamin B3:1.74mg
8.68%
Iron:1.41mg
7.84%
Selenium:4.82µg
6.88%
Zinc:0.85mg
5.64%
Vitamin B5:0.53mg
5.26%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.63%
Vitamin D:0.27µg
1.81%
Source:Epicurious