Red Pepper Stacks

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

Suggestions


Elevate your appetizer game with these delightful Red Pepper Stacks! Perfectly suited for any occasion, this vegetarian dish is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. With just 40 minutes of prep time, you can whip up 48 tantalizing servings, making it an ideal choice for your next gathering or party.

The combination of toasted pumpernickel bread and vibrant roasted red peppers creates a delightful contrast in flavors and textures. The creamy garlic-herb cheese provides a luscious base that complements the freshness of finely chopped parsley and the zing of lemon zest. Finished off with a sprinkle of black pepper and a garnish of crunchy almond slices, each bite bursts with taste!

Whether served as an antipasti platter, a starter for a dinner party, or a savory snack for a casual get-together, these Red Pepper Stacks are sure to impress. With only 38 calories per serving, you can indulge without the guilt. Gather your friends, pour a glass of wine, and enjoy the colorful presentation and delicious flavors of this appetizing creation. Your guests will be reaching for seconds in no time!

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