Red Pepper Stacks

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

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Red Pepper Stacks: A Delectable Vegetarian Appetizer

Looking for a stunning and scrumptious appetizer to impress your guests at your next gathering? Look no further than these Red Pepper Stacks! This delightful vegetarian recipe is perfect for those seeking a burst of flavor and texture in every bite. With a caloric content of just 38 kcal per serving, you can enjoy this appetizer without any guilt.

This versatile dish can be served as an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer, making it a flexible choice for any occasion. The combination of lightly toasted almond slices, garlic-herb cheese, fresh parsley, lemon zest, and black pepper creates a mouthwatering medley of tastes and textures. The pumpernickel bread and roasted red peppers provide a delightful crunch and a subtle sweetness that complements the other ingredients beautifully.

Preparing these Red Pepper Stacks is a breeze, as they are ready in only 40 minutes. You'll need just a few simple ingredients and some essential equipment, such as a bowl, baking sheet, and oven. With a few easy steps, you'll have a stunning and delicious appetizer that will have your guests reaching for more.

So why not give Red Pepper Stacks a try at your next gathering? Your taste buds – and your guests – will thank you!

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