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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Are you ready to elevate your appetizer game with a delightful Spanish-inspired dish? Padrón Peppers Stuffed with Tetilla Cheese is a gluten-free side that promises to impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds. These small, vibrant green peppers are known for their unique flavor profile, which can range from mild to surprisingly spicy, making each bite an exciting experience.

The creamy, rich Tetilla cheese, with its buttery texture, perfectly complements the smoky char of the sautéed peppers. This dish is not only visually appealing but also incredibly satisfying, with a luscious dipping sauce that adds a zesty kick. The combination of garlic, lemon juice, and Dijon mustard in the sauce creates a harmonious balance that enhances the overall flavor.

In just 45 minutes, you can whip up this delectable treat, making it an ideal choice for gatherings, parties, or a cozy night in. With only 165 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Plus, the recipe is versatile; if you can’t find Padrón or shishito peppers, mini bell peppers and jalapeño Jack cheese make excellent substitutes.

Pair these stuffed peppers with a refreshing Verdejo wine from the Rueda region to complete your culinary journey. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress with this mouthwatering dish that’s sure to become a favorite!

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