Best 9 Stuffed Piquillo Peppers With Goat Cheese Recipes

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**Piquillo peppers**, a specialty of the Navarra region in northern Spain, are known for their sweet, smoky flavor and vibrant red color. Stuffed with a variety of fillings, they make for a delicious and visually appealing appetizer or main course. One popular option is to stuff them with goat cheese, which adds a creamy, tangy flavor that complements the peppers perfectly. Other popular fillings include seafood, meat, and vegetables. In this article, we'll provide you with two recipes for stuffed piquillo peppers: one with goat cheese and one with seafood. We'll also include a recipe for a simple piquillo pepper sauce that can be used to enhance the flavor of either dish. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer or a more substantial main course, these stuffed piquillo pepper recipes are sure to please.

**Goat Cheese Stuffed Piquillo Peppers:**
This recipe combines the sweet and smoky flavors of piquillo peppers with the creamy, tangy flavor of goat cheese. The peppers are filled with a mixture of goat cheese, breadcrumbs, herbs, and spices, then baked until golden brown. Serve them as an appetizer or main course, with a side of salad or roasted vegetables.

**Seafood Stuffed Piquillo Peppers:**
For a more substantial meal, try these seafood stuffed piquillo peppers. The peppers are filled with a mixture of shrimp, crab, and scallops, along with a creamy sauce made with white wine, butter, and cream. Bake them until the seafood is cooked through and the sauce is bubbly. Serve them with a side of rice or pasta.

**Piquillo Pepper Sauce:**
This simple sauce can be used to enhance the flavor of either of the above recipes. It's made with piquillo peppers, olive oil, garlic, and spices. Simply heat the ingredients together in a saucepan until the peppers are softened and the sauce has thickened. Serve it over the stuffed piquillo peppers or use it as a dipping sauce.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GOAT CHEESE-STUFFED PIQUILLO PEPPERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons sliced almonds
12 jarred roasted piquillo peppers, drained and patted dry (from one 8-ounce jar)
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
8 ounces goat cheese
2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more for drizzling
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Sherry vinegar, for drizzling

Steps:

  • Place the almonds in a small skillet over medium heat and cook, tossing, until golden brown and toasted, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and let cool.
  • If necessary, trim the open end of each pepper so that it measures 1 1/2- to 2-inches long. Stir the chives, mint and parsley together in a small bowl.
  • Place the goat cheese in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until creamy. Add the olive oil and beat until incorporated. Add all but 1 tablespoon of the herbs and beat to combine. Season the cheese mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon the cheese mixture into a resealable plastic bag, snip off the tip of one corner and pipe the cheese into each pepper until about three-quarters full. Arrange the peppers on a platter and drizzle with more olive oil and some sherry vinegar. Sprinkle the peppers with the remaining herbs and the toasted almonds before serving.

STUFFED PIQUILLO PEPPERS WITH GOAT CHEESE



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Sweeter and smokier than regular roasted red bell peppers, piquillos form an ideal shell for tangy, creamy goat cheese speckled with scallions and mint-the perfect appetizer

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
4 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh mint
1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes, plus more for garnish
1 jar (7 ounces) piquillo peppers (about 15 peppers), drained, liquid reserved
2 lemons
Spring onions, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place goat cheese, scallions, mint, red-pepper flakes, and reserved piquillo liquid in a bowl. Zest and then juice lemons into the bowl, straining seeds. Mix until well combined.
  • Using a small spoon, fill each pepper with about 2 tablespoons of the goat cheese mixture. Alternatively, pipe the mixture into the peppers. Place on a serving plate, and sprinkle with red-pepper flakes; garnish with spring onions if desired. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, about 1 hour.

QUINOA-STUFFED PIQUILLO PEPPERS



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Our Chopped Dinner Challenge this week was piquillo peppers. We wanted to make the peppers the star, instead of into a sauce or salsa, and so we stuffed them with goat cheese, raisins, and quinoa. Chopped Basket Ingredient: piquillo peppers

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 small zucchini, chopped (about 5 ounces)
1/4 cup chopped white onion
1/2 jalapeno pepper
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
Kosher salt and finely ground black pepper
Kosher salt and finely ground black pepper
Kosher salt and finely ground black pepper1/2 cup golden raisins
Quinoa and Goat Cheese Piquillo Peppers:
1 cup quinoa
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
6 ounces goat cheese, crumbled
1/2 cup golden raisins
One 14-ounce jar piquillo peppers, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • For the zucchini salsa: Puree the zucchini, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a blender.
  • For the quinoa and goat cheese piquillo peppers: Bring the quinoa, 2 cups water and 1/2 teaspoon salt to a boil in a medium saucepan. Reduce to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Drain and toss with the olive oil. Let cool about 10 minutes.
  • Fold in the goat cheese and raisins. Stuff the quinoa filling into the piquillo peppers and place them in a 2-quart baking dish and cover with foil. Heat the peppers until the filling is hot throughout, about 20 minutes.
  • Serve the peppers with the zucchini salsa.

PIQUILLO PEPPERS STUFFED WITH GOAT CHEESE



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Provided by José Andrés

Categories     Pepper     Appetizer     Picnic     Quick & Easy     Goat Cheese     Healthy     Party     Self

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons finely diced shallots
1 scallion (white part only), thinly sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons aged Spanish sherry vinegar
1 can (13.75 ounces; 16 peppers) piquillo peppers, drained
3 ounces lowfat soft goat cheese
Olive oil cooking spray
1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Whisk shallots, scallion and vinegar in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Slice open the top of each pepper to create a pocket. Spoon cheese into peppers, dividing it equally among them. Heat a large frying pan over medium heat; coat with cooking spray. Cook peppers, flipping once, until cheese begins to melt, about 30 seconds each side. Transfer to a platter. Sprinkle with parsley and thyme. Drizzle dressing over peppers and serve.

STUFFED PIQUILLO PEPPERS



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 14 stuffed peppers

Number Of Ingredients 16

14 piquillo peppers (from a 12-ounce jar), drained, brine reserved
1 1/3 cups goat cheese (about 11 ounces), at room temperature
2/3 cup packed finely grated manchego cheese (about 4 ounces)
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons lemon zest plus 2 tablespoons juice (from about 2 lemons)
1/2 teaspoon sweet Spanish paprika
Kosher salt and freshly ground white pepper
1/4 cup sherry vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon golden raisins
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian parsley
3 tablespoons roughly chopped marcona almonds, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the stuffed piquillo peppers: Pat the peppers with a paper towel to remove any excess brine. Trim the tops of the peppers.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese, manchego, chives, honey, lemon zest and juice, paprika, 2 tablespoons of the reserved piquillo brine and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and white pepper. Mix together with a rubber spatula until well combined and smooth.
  • Put the mixture in a piping bag or a zip-close bag with a corner snipped off, and pipe it into the peppers, stopping 1/4 inch from the top. Refrigerate until 20 minutes before serving.
  • For the herb vinaigrette: Bring the sherry vinegar, honey and 1/4 teaspoon salt to a boil in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir a few times until the honey and salt have completely dissolved. Remove from the heat, add the golden raisins, and let cool completely, about 15 minutes. Stir in the chives, mint, parsley and 3 tablespoons of the reserved piquillo brine.
  • To serve: Spread half of the vinaigrette over a serving plate and arrange the stuffed peppers on top. Spoon the remaining vinaigrette over the peppers. Garnish with the almonds and serve immediately.

GOAT CHEESE STUFFED BABY PEPPERS



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Provided by Giada De Laurentiis

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield 20 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 baby bell peppers, halved lengthwise and seeds removed
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
4 ounces goat cheese, at room temperature
3 tablespoons mascarpone, at room temperature
1 teaspoon orange zest (from about 1 orange)
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
2 tablespoons chopped chives

Steps:

  • Position an oven rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the broiler to high.
  • On a rimmed baking sheet, toss the peppers with the olive oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt and arrange them cut-side down. Broil until beginning to brown and soften slightly, about 4 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese, mascarpone, orange zest, lemon zest and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt. Mix well with a rubber spatula. Place the cheese mixture in a piping bag with a decorative tip. Fill each pepper evenly with the cheese mixture, being careful not to overfill. Sprinkle with the chives. Store in the refrigerator if not serving immediately.

STUFFED PIQUILLO PEPPERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 fresh Piquillo peppers, with stem ends cut off and de-seeded
4 tomatoes, sliced into quarters
4 garlic cloves
3/4 cup olive oil
6 ounces white wine
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound dried, salted codfish
6 ounces white wine
4 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • To make the sauce: In a blender, drop in the tomatoes and garlic and blend until well chopped. Add the olive oil, white wine, and salt and blend until finely pureed; set aside.
  • To make the stuffing: In a medium sized pot half filled with boiling water, boil the dried cod for about 10 minutes until rehydrated. Drain and put the codfish into a blender. Add the white wine, garlic, parsley, and salt and blend everything together. Then, in a medium sized bowl, whisk together the milk and flour. Add this mixture to the codfish mixture in the blender and puree until it's the consistency of mashed potatoes. Heat a medium skillet over medium-low heat, pour in the codfish stuffing mixture, and cook just until the mixture is heated through. Put the mixture into a medium sized bowl and let it cool before stuffing the peppers.
  • To stuff the peppers: With a small spoon, carefully stuff about 1/2 teaspoon of the codfish mixture inside each pepper. It should fill the pepper's cavity but should not be falling out. Continue until all the peppers have been filled.
  • To finish the dish: In a large nonstick skillet on medium-low heat, add the sauce for the peppers. Then very carefully place each pepper in the pan and cook for about 15 minutes, or until heated through. Gently take each pepper out of the pan and place on a serving platter. Spoon the sauce over the peppers and garnish with 2 tablespoons chopped parsley.

SAUSAGE-STUFFED PIQUILLO PEPPERS



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There's nothing quite like the piquillo pepper. They're sweet, fruity, slightly smoky, and just bitter enough. For me, they're the San Marzano tomatoes of peppers. And while I enjoy them in literally anything, these delicate, triangular beauties are just made for stuffing.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Tapas

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 teaspoons olive oil, or as needed, divided
4 ounces chorizo sausage, casings removed and meat crumbled
½ cup diced green onion
salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup cooked long-grain white rice
2 ounces goat cheese
1 large egg
3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 blood orange, zested and juiced
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or more to taste
12 piquillo peppers
2 tablespoons chopped almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a baking dish with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute sausage, green onion, and a pinch of salt in hot oil until meat is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Mix rice, goat cheese, egg, 2 tablespoons parsley, garlic, cumin, 1 teaspoon blood orange zest, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Spoon rice mixture into each pepper. Place stuffed peppers in a single layer in the prepared baking dish. Scatter almonds over the top, drizzle with 1 teaspoon olive oil, and sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until stuffed peppers are heated through and filling is hot, 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzle 1 tablespoon blood orange juice, remaining 1 teaspoon olive oil, and remaining parsley over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.3 calories, Carbohydrate 6.8 g, Cholesterol 27.5 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 928.1 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

GOAT CHEESE STUFFED PIQUILLO PEPPERS



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This is a Spanish traditional recipe and I had it at a restaraunt in town that serves traditional Spanish tapas. This was a fantastic dish and I just had to find a recipe. I found this online and it looks exactly like what I had. Enjoy!

Provided by Niki Zuidema

Categories     Spanish

Time 7m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 (12 ounce) jars spanish piquillo peppers (make sure you look for Origin of Spain becuase these are going to be the best)
5 ounces goat cheese, room temperature
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
coarse sea salt, to taste
coarse ground pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat Broiler to High.
  • With you fingers, gently open the stem end of one of the peppers being careful not to poke through the pepper.
  • Carefully stuff about 1/2 teaspon goat cheese inside (it should fill the peppers but not be falling out).
  • Continue until all peppers are filled.
  • Arrange peppers in a single layer in a broiler-proof glass baking dish.
  • Pour 1 tablespoon of the olive oil over them.
  • Sprinkle garlic over the peppers.
  • Broil for 7-10 minutes or until cheese is soft and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.6, Fat 20.7, SaturatedFat 8.7, Cholesterol 28, Sodium 182.8, Carbohydrate 1.1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 7.7

Tips:

  • Choose ripe peppers: Look for peppers that are firm and have a deep red color. Avoid peppers that are bruised or have blemishes.
  • Roast the peppers: Roasting the peppers brings out their natural sweetness and flavor. You can roast them in the oven or on the grill.
  • Remove the seeds and ribs: Once the peppers are roasted, remove the seeds and ribs. This will make them easier to stuff.
  • Make the stuffing ahead of time: The stuffing can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 3 days. This makes it a great option for a quick and easy appetizer or snack.
  • Use a variety of fillings: The possibilities are endless when it comes to fillings for stuffed piquillo peppers. Some popular options include goat cheese, cream cheese, crab, shrimp, and vegetables.
  • Bake or fry the peppers: Stuffed piquillo peppers can be baked or fried. Baking is a healthier option, but frying gives them a crispy exterior.

Conclusion:

Stuffed piquillo peppers are a delicious and versatile appetizer or snack. They are easy to make and can be filled with a variety of ingredients. With their sweet and smoky flavor, stuffed piquillo peppers are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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