Bell Pepper Christmas Bow (Printable)

Colorful bell peppers shaped into festive bows with creamy herb filling, ideal for holiday occasions.

# What You 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 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 the bell peppers. Remove tops and bottoms, then slice each pepper into wide, flat strips approximately 3/4 inch wide. Set aside 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 bell pepper strip flat and place a heaping teaspoon of filling in the center. Fold both ends toward the center forming two loops that resemble a bow. Secure the center by wrapping a small strip of bell pepper or a chive stem around it and tucking underneath.
04 - Repeat the assembly with remaining strips and filling. Arrange bows on a serving platter. Optionally, garnish with pomegranate seeds and fresh dill sprigs.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Vegetarian and gluten-free
  • Festive and colorful presentation
02 -
  • For vegan version use vegan cream cheese and plant-based sour cream
  • Fillings can be varied with chopped nuts sun-dried tomatoes or olives
03 -
  • Use the most flexible bell pepper strips for easier bow shaping
  • Chill the bows before serving for better hold and presentation
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