Bell Pepper Christmas Bow (Printable)

Sweet bell peppers shaped into festive bows with a creamy, herb-infused filling ideal for parties.

# What You'll Need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 2 large red bell peppers
02 - 2 large yellow bell peppers
03 - 2 large green bell peppers

→ Filling

04 - 7 oz cream cheese, softened
05 - 2 tablespoons sour cream
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
08 - 1 garlic clove, minced
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

10 - 2 tablespoons pomegranate seeds (optional)
11 - Fresh dill sprigs (optional)

# Step-by-Step:

01 - Wash and dry the bell peppers. Cut off the tops and bottoms, then slice each pepper into wide, flat strips about ¾ inch wide. Set aside the most flexible strips for shaping bows.
02 - In a bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, chives, parsley, and minced garlic until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
03 - Lay a bell pepper strip flat. Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center. Fold both ends toward the center to form two loops resembling a bow. Secure the center with a small strip of bell pepper or a chive stem by wrapping it around and tucking it underneath.
04 - Repeat the assembly process with remaining pepper strips and filling until all bows are formed.
05 - Arrange the bows on a serving platter. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and fresh dill sprigs, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free
  • Colorful and festive presentation
02 -
  • For vegan version, use vegan cream cheese and plant-based sour cream
  • Use any color combination of bell peppers to match your holiday theme
03 -
  • Select the most flexible bell pepper strips for easiest shaping
  • Chill the filled bows before serving to help them hold their shape
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