Stuffed Piquillo Peppers: A Sweet and Savory Spanish Treat
Pimientos del Piquillo are a delicious Spanish dish made from small, sweet red peppers typically stuffed with various fillings. Here's a classic recipe for Pimientos del Piquillo stuffed with a creamy goat cheese filling
Ingredients
- 12-16 Pimientos del piquillo (canned or jarred)
- 8 oz Creamy goat cheese (about 225 grams)
- 2 Cloves of garlic minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley finely chopped
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling:In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy goat cheese, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley, and season with salt and pepper. Mix everything well until you have a smooth and creamy filling.
- Stuff the Peppers:Carefully open each Pimiento del Piquillo and stuff them with the goat cheese mixture. You can use a small spoon or your fingers to gently fill each pepper.
- Serve:Serve it cool. Drizzle olive oil over Piquillo when serving
Notes
These stuffed Pimientos del Piquillo make a fantastic appetizer or tapas dish. You can garnish them with extra chopped parsley