Garbanzo-Stuffed Mini Peppers

Appetizers

Mini peppers are so colorful and are the perfect size for a two-bite appetizer. They have all the crunch of pita chips but without the extra calories.

Garbanzo-Stuffed Mini Peppers

Average Rating: 3.833333

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 32 appetizers.

Ingredients

1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon salt
16 miniature sweet peppers, halved lengthwise
Additional fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions

1. In a dry small skillet, toast cumin seeds over medium heat until aromatic, 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently. Transfer to a food processor. Add garbanzo beans, cilantro, water, vinegar and salt; pulse until blended.
2. Spoon into pepper halves. Top with additional cilantro. Refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer: 15 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 36mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

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