Blistered Shishito Peppers are cut in half and stuffed with a medley of Mediterranean ingredients for an addictive and delicious appetizer

The Shishito Pepper is so versatile!

In abundance in Summer at Framers’ Markets and your local grocer. Trader Joe’s seems to carry them year-round.
The pepper is a 3 to 4 inches long and finger-long, slender, and thin-walled.
They are mellow & mild- not hot! Yet 1 in 10 is known to be a bit spicy.
Would you believe raw – they are just a few calories each?

The ultimate pick-up tasty three bite little stuffed peppers!
The mild peppers are stuffed with an explosion of flavor.
These beauties are vegetarian, gluten free and light in calories.

What’s the difference between Shishitos and the similar Padrón Peppers?

Shishitos appear to have a brighter surface and are a tad longer and twisty-tipped with more ridges. They are slightly thicker and silkier.
While Shishitos are known to have a slightly sweeter flavor – Padrón  Peppers have a smoky-flavor and melt-in-your-mouth texture.
Shishitos possess a bright note, while Padrón’s have a more earthy flavor.

And these little peppers pack more than just flavor:
One serving of shishitos (about 8 peppers) provides 170% of your recommended daily Vitamin C and 80% of your daily Vitamin A, as well as loads of vitamins K and B6. Peppers, in general, are a superfood; they act as an anti-inflammatory agent and can lower LDL (the bad cholesterol) while helping keep blood sugar levels in check. Plus, capsaicin speeds up metabolism—so pile on the super low-calorie shishitos with abandon.

Mediterranean Flavors make for an exciting filling with a gorgeous burst of color!
Creamy Goat Cheese is mixed with Colorful Peppers, Scallions and an assortment of Herbs. I have used rosemary, basil, thyme and marjoram.

These are easy and fun to make!
Let me know how you liked them!
Enjoy,
Karen

Mediterranean Stuffed Shishito Peppers

Blistered Shishito Peppers are cut in half and stuffed with a medley of Mediterranean ingredients for an addictive and delicious appetizer

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 6 minutes minutes

Total Time: 16 minutes minutes

Servings: 24 stuffed shishitos

Author: Karen Sheer a zest for life

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Ingredients

• 12 medium shishito peppers washed and dried
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 6 ounces goat cheese softened
• 1/3 cup colored bell peppers* 1/4" dice
• 1 tablespoon scallions finely chopped
• 1/4 cup colored tomatoes I use cherry tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons fresh herbs I have used rosemary, basil, thyme and marjoram.

Instructions

Blister the Shishito Peppers:

• Wash and dry the peppers. Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large cast iron skillet. When very hot, add the shishitos and let them blister and blacken on the underneath, about 1 -2 minutes.

  Turn over with tongs until the second side has colored – then remove immediately to a plate. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt. When cool – cut each in half horizontally and place them, cut side up on a rimmed baking sheet to fit. (Keep the seeds inside – they are mild and edible.)

Make the Filling:

• Add the goat cheese to a medium sized bowl. Wipe out the skillet, add remaining teaspoon of oil. Set heat to medium-low. Add the peppers and scallions and cook stirring 2 minutes to soften. Add the herbs, mix in and remover from the heat.
• Add the veggie & herb mixture and tomatoes to the goat cheese; mix well. Add a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like for some heat.

Filling & Broiling the Shishitos:

• Fill each Shishito with about 2 teaspoons of filling (depends on the size) and them to a rimmed baking pan to fit.

  Heat the broiler and when very hot, broil 4 inches from the heat source for just 2 minutes. Will be firm and a little bubbly. Do not cook longer, will dry out the cheese.

Notes

*I have used red, yellow, purple and chocolate colored peppers (from a Summer farmer’s market.)

This recipe may not be reproduced without the consent of its author, Karen Sheer.

 

COURSE: Appetizer

CUISINE: Mediterranean

KEYWORDS: Mediterranean Stuffed Shishito Peppers, stuffed shishito peppers

Nutrition Facts

Mediterranean Stuffed Shishito Peppers

Amount per Serving

Calories

26

% Daily Value*

Fat

 

2

g

3

%

Saturated Fat

 

1

g

6

%

Polyunsaturated Fat

 

0.1

g

Monounsaturated Fat

 

1

g

Cholesterol

 

3

mg

1

%

Sodium

 

27

mg

1

%

Potassium

 

40

mg

1

%

Carbohydrates

 

1

g

0

%

Fiber

 

0.4

g

2

%

Sugar

 

1

g

1

%

Protein

 

1

g

2

%

Vitamin A

 

587

IU

12

%

Vitamin C

 

21

mg

25

%

Calcium

 

11

mg

1

%

Iron

 

0.2

mg

1

%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.