Appetizer for 8
Grilled Sweet Peppers with Goat Cheese
$4.78for 430 minServes 8
Mini sweet peppers grill until tender, then get topped with goat cheese and a bright cilantro-pistachio sauce.
Photo: ambitiouskitchen.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Bell peppers, 1 lb$2.49/lb typical | 1 lb | $2.49Typical price |
 | Feta, 4 oz$0.70/oz typical | 4 oz | $2.80Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.5$1.49 each typical | 0.5 | $0.74Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 1$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
 | Garlic, a little$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.08Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $9.56 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepperCooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oil
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.20 per serving$4.78 for 4
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Ingredients
- 1 lb mini sweet peppers
- 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
- 4 oz goat cheese
- 1 cup cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup shelled roasted pistachios
- 1 small lime
- 1 jalapeño
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- 1/4 tsp salt (optional)
- freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tbsp water
Steps
- Blend the cilantro, pistachios, lime juice, jalapeño, garlic, water, salt, pepper, and half the oil until mostly smooth.
- Toss the peppers with the remaining oil, salt, and pepper, then let them stand for 5 minutes.
- Heat a grill to medium-high, about 400 F, and grill the peppers for 8 to 10 minutes, turning often.
- Top the hot peppers with goat cheese and grill for 1 minute more, until the cheese softens.
- Drizzle the cilantro sauce over the peppers and serve warm.
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