Spicy Stuffed Shishitos
Recipe developed for Planted Garden Co. kitchen gardens: SUMMER HARVEST
Spicy Stuffed Shishitos are a vibrant, bite-sized appetizer that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare. Shishito peppers are slit and filled with a savory, vegetable-forward quinoa mixture made from grated carrot, squash, red onion, cilantro, white miso, chili crunch sauce, and a splash of lime juice. The filling is hearty yet light, with a balance of gentle heat, fresh herbs, and umami that complements the peppers beautifully.
As they bake, the peppers turn tender and their flavors mingle with the warm, aromatic filling. A final sprinkle of fresh chives adds color and a subtle oniony lift. Perfect for a casual snack, a party platter, or part of a tapas spread, these stuffed shishitos are just as good warm from the oven as they are served at room temperature. They’re a flavorful, eye-catching way to make the most of seasonal vegetables while offering something a little unexpected for guests to enjoy.
Spicy Stuffed Shishitos
Ingredients
- ¾ Cup cooked quinoa
- 1 medium carrot finely grated
- ½ medium squash finely grated
- 2 Tablespoons minced red onions
- ¼ Cup minced cilantro
- 1 Tablespoon white miso
- 2 Tablespoons chili crunch sauce add more or less to taste
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 36 shishito peppers
- 2 Tablespoons minced chives
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 °F.
- If you are making chili crunch from scratch, make according to recipe linked in ingredients.
- To make filling, add quinoa, grated carrot, grated squash, minced red onions, minced cilantro, miso, chili crunch sauce, and lime juice to a medium mixing bowl. Stir to blend evenly.
- Cut a slit in each pepper length-wise starting a bit in from the stem end and ending a bit in from the bottom end.
- Fill peppers with filling by pushing slit gently open with fingers and using a small spoon to insert filling.
- Bake for 10-12 min. until warmed through. Sprinkle with minced chives before serving.
Notes
- Shishitos are usually mild, but 1 in 10 are spicy (sometimes more if the summer was hot and dry)
Nutrition
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Why I Love These Spicy Stuffed Shishitos
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