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Taco Stuffed Cherry Peppers

A recipe for spicy cherry peppers stuffed with a mixture of cream cheese, avocado, and chili pepper spices.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6
Calories: 87kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 small avocado
  • 2 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped
  • Pinch salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning or chili powder
  • 6 cherry peppers

Instructions

  • Slice the tops off the cherry peppers and set aside. Core the peppers, ensuring not to pierce the outer skin.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the remaining ingredients. Mix well.
  • Spoon your mixture into the hollowed out cherry peppers.
  • Top with your sliced-off tops and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 87kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 40mg | Potassium: 175mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 210IU | Vitamin C: 6.2mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.2mg