Red Pepper Stacks

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Red Pepper Stacks
40 min.
48
38kcal

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Are you looking for a delightful and vibrant appetizer that will impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds? Look no further than these exquisite Red Pepper Stacks! This vegetarian dish is not only visually stunning with its bright colors, but it also bursts with flavor that will keep everyone coming back for more.

With the perfect combination of creamy garlic-herb cheese, crunchy almond slices, and the sweet smokiness of roasted red peppers, each bite offers a harmonious blend of textures and tastes. These Red Pepper Stacks are ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a cocktail party, a casual get-together, or simply seeking a delicious snack to enjoy with friends. Plus, with a prep time of just 40 minutes and each serving containing a mere 38 calories, you can indulge guilt-free!

The dish features toasted pumpernickel bread rounds that serve as the perfect base, adding a depth of flavor that complements the rich cheese and the tangy lemon zest. Garnished with finely chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of black pepper, these stacks are not only delicious but also a feast for the eyes. Serve them as a stunning antipasti platter, a sophisticated starter, or a delightful snack, and watch as your guests revel in this culinary delight!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup almonds lightly toasted
  • 5.2 oz philadelphia cheese and herb cooking creme at room temperature
  • tablespoon parsley fresh finely chopped
  • teaspoon lemon zest finely grated
  • 0.5  pepper black
  • 10 slices pumpernickel bread 
  • 24 oz roasted peppers red dry rinsed drained

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven

Directions

  1. Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Cut 48 rounds from bread with 1 1/2-inch cutter. Toast rounds on a baking sheet until crisp, about 10 minutes.
  3. Cut 48 rounds from red peppers with 1 1/4-inch cutter.
  4. Reserve 48 almond slices for garnish, then chop remainder.
  5. Stir together cheese, parsley, zest, black pepper, and chopped almonds in a bowl.
  6. Put 1/4 teaspoon cheese mixture onto each toast, then top with a pepper round, pressing down lightly. Mound 1/4 teaspoon more cheese mixture onto each pepper round and garnish with an almond slice.

Nutrition Facts

Calories38kcal
Protein11.51%
Fat46.56%
Carbs41.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
2.71
Glycemic Load
1.54
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
2.0682608666627%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.02mg
Catechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin
0.02mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Apigenin
0.18mg
Isorhamnetin
0.03mg
Myricetin
0.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:37.55kcal
1.88%
Fat:2g
3.08%
Saturated Fat:0.92g
5.75%
Carbohydrates:4.05g
1.35%
Net Carbohydrates:3.32g
1.21%
Sugar:0.19g
0.21%
Cholesterol:3.18mg
1.06%
Sodium:252.91mg
11%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.11g
2.22%
Vitamin C:6.76mg
8.19%
Manganese:0.13mg
6.65%
Fiber:0.73g
2.93%
Selenium:1.72µg
2.45%
Copper:0.05mg
2.39%
Folate:9.02µg
2.26%
Vitamin A:112.57IU
2.25%
Vitamin B2:0.04mg
2.1%
Magnesium:7.81mg
1.95%
Phosphorus:19.38mg
1.94%
Iron:0.35mg
1.93%
Vitamin E:0.27mg
1.83%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
1.83%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.76%
Vitamin B3:0.32mg
1.6%
Calcium:15.26mg
1.53%
Vitamin K:1.44µg
1.37%
Potassium:42.25mg
1.21%
Zinc:0.16mg
1.03%
Source:Epicurious