Bell Pepper Christmas Bow (Print View)

Sweet bell pepper bows with creamy herb filling, ideal for festive and colorful gatherings.

# Components:

→ 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 tbsp sour cream
06 - 1 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
07 - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped
08 - 1 garlic clove, minced
09 - Salt and black pepper, to taste

→ Garnish

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

# Directions:

01 - Wash and dry bell peppers. Remove tops and bottoms, then slice each pepper into wide, flat strips about ¾ inch wide. Reserve the most flexible strips for shaping bows.
02 - Combine cream cheese, sour cream, chives, parsley, and minced garlic in a bowl. Mix until smooth and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
03 - Lay a pepper strip flat. Place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center. Fold both ends toward the center to create two loops forming a bow. Secure the center with a small strip of bell pepper or a chive stem, tucking it underneath.
04 - Continue forming bows with remaining strips and filling until all portions are used.
05 - Arrange bows on a serving platter. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and fresh dill sprigs, if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
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 -
  • Choose the most flexible pepper strips for easiest bow shaping
  • Secure bows with fresh chive stems for a natural look
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