Blooming Tulip Veggie Cups

A vibrant and fresh spring appetizer featuring crisp vegetables arranged as edible tulip blooms filled with a creamy herb cheese Perfect for festive gatherings or light starters

Preparing these veggie cups always brings smiles to my family at spring celebrations

Ingredients

• Vegetables: 8 large red or yellow bell peppers 8 long green onions (with stalks) 1 small cucumber 8 cherry tomatoes
• Filling: 200 g (7 oz) cream cheese softened 2 tbsp sour cream 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh chives 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh dill 1 tbsp finely chopped parsley 1/2 tsp garlic powder Salt and black pepper to taste
• Garnish: Extra chives or microgreens

Instructions

Wash vegetables:

Wash all vegetables thoroughly

Cut peppers:

Cut each bell pepper in half lengthwise keeping the stem intact to resemble tulip petals Remove seeds and membranes carefully

Prepare green onions:

Trim the green onions to about 12 cm (5 in) and gently slice the white ends lengthwise halfway up creating a stem effect

Cut cucumber:

Cut cucumber into thin sticks about 8 cm (3 in) long

Mix filling:

In a bowl mix cream cheese sour cream chives dill parsley garlic powder salt and pepper until smooth and well combined

Fill peppers:

Spoon or pipe the cheese mixture into the hollowed bell pepper halves

Assemble cups:

Insert a green onion stem into each filled pepper cup Tuck a cucumber stick and a cherry tomato into the cheese filling for extra color and texture

Serve:

Arrange on a platter garnish with extra chives or microgreens and serve immediately

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These veggie cups are a hit at family spring gatherings bringing everyone together over fresh food

Required Tools

Sharp knife Mixing bowl Spoon or piping bag Cutting board

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (cream cheese sour cream) Gluten-free always check labels to ensure no cross-contamination in packaged cheeses

Nutritional Information

Calories 110 Total Fat 7 g Carbohydrates 7 g Protein 3 g per serving

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Enjoy these delightful tulip veggie cups as a fresh starter or appetizer at your next spring event

Recipe Q&A

→ How do you prepare the bell peppers to look like tulips?

Cut bell peppers in half lengthwise, leaving the stem intact to mimic petals, then remove seeds and membranes carefully to maintain shape.

→ What herbs enhance the creamy filling?

Fresh chives, dill, and parsley are finely chopped and mixed into the cream cheese and sour cream base to provide vibrant herbaceous notes.

→ Can this dish be made suitable for a vegan diet?

Yes, plant-based cream cheese and sour cream alternatives can be used without compromising flavor or texture.

→ What vegetables add color inside the cups?

Cherry tomatoes and cucumber sticks are inserted alongside the filling to add extra freshness and texture contrast.

→ Is any cooking required for this preparation?

No cooking is necessary; this dish relies on fresh, raw vegetables and a creamy herb filling.