Let’s hear it for this easy Stuffed Peppers recipe! This easy appetizer is full of flavor and ready in minutes!

Looking for a way to spice up your usual Wine Wednesday fare, or a craving a light healthy meal? Try this Mini Stuffed Peppers Recipe with Olives and Real California Pepper Jack Cheese. From start to finish, you can have this delicious stuffed pepper recipe on the table in under 20 minutes!

This recipe calls for mini bell peppers which are great for lots of reasons…

• First, mini peppers are just the right size for finger food.
• Miniature peppers have minimal seeds and ribs to clean out when preparing.
• Plus, mini peppers boast lots of great pepper flavor with zero heat!

Here is the last thing we will say about the peppers, if  for some reason mini peppers are not available, we have found that red and yellow bell peppers sliced lengthwise will work instead. 

Hundreds of farmers and their families work each year to bring California Ripe Olives from their farms to your table!

Olives are super delicious and good for you too! Feel free to be a little heavy handed with the California Ripe Olives.

• Olives are an integral part of the Mediterranean diet, which supports good health and has even been associated with longevity.
• Also, California olives also happen to be naturally gluten free, vegan, Keto and Paleo-friendly – so they’re easy to incorporate into any specialized meal plan.

Looking for wine pairing suggestions?

You are in the right place! This mini stuffed peppers recipe is loaded with just the right amount of spice for all of the heat lovers in your life. Try pairing theses appetizers with a peppery California Zinfandel. The two are definitely a lively match! If that’s not your speed, margaritas are always a good idea. 

Don’t be afraid make this recipe your own! There are all sorts of delicious combinations waiting for you to discover. Find a new favorite? Snap a pic and tag us on social using #CAGROWN. 

Mini Stuffed Peppers Recipe with Olives and Pepper Jack Cheese

K.C. Cornwell

This easy appetizer is full of flavor and ready in minutes! Plus, it's perfect served warm or at room temperature.

4.16 from 39 votes

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 3 minutes mins

Total Time 13 minutes mins

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American, Mexican

Servings 20 servings

Calories 33 kcal

Ingredients

 

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• 10 mini sweet peppers, sliced in half
• 1/2 cup pepper jack cheese, grated
• 4 oz sliced black olives
• 3 tbsp walnuts, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp cilantro, finely chopped or flat leaf parsley

Instructions

 

• Place oven rack on the top shelf and warm broiler on high.
• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silcone baking mat.
• Slice mini bell peppers in half lengthwise. Remove any seeds, and place the peppers cut side up on the baking sheet.
• Grate pepper jack cheese.
• Fill the sliced peppers with the grated pepper jack cheese.
• Top the cheese with sliced olives and chopped walnuts.
• Broil the stuffed peppers until the cheese just melts. (Keep an eye on the peppers, as this will happen qucikly and you don't want to scorch the nuts.)
• Pull the peppers out of oven and top with cilantro or parsley if desired, and a sprinkle of flaky salt.
• Enjoy!

Notes

Serve this flavorful, cheesy appetizer with a glass of your favorite California Zinfandel!

Nutrition

Calories: 33kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 104mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 487IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg

Keyword appetizers, bell peppers, black olives, pepper jack cheese

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