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This No Bake Stuffed Mini Peppers recipe is a perfect vegetable appetizer. Mini Sweet Peppers are filled with a flavorful chunky chickpea stuffing. You have to try this incredibly healthy raw finger food.

Close up view of stuffed colorful vegetables in front of a bowl of chickpea stuffing.


 

Have you tried the bright red, orange, and yellow assorted mini peppers yet? They are so tempting packaged all pretty and showing their colors.

They're little bright oblong sweet bell peppers. There aren't any green bells in the package though just the sweeter red, orange and yellow color.

Since they are firm and mild in flavor with a nice crunchy texture they are the perfect healthy snack. I could eat quite a few of them and unlike a bag of chips, this snack feels guilt-free!

Because of their firm shape, they also make the perfect vessel to hold stuffing mixtures. There's no need to bake them either!

My absolute favorite way to prepare these mini sweet peppers is as a simple, rewarding appetizer with a hearty chickpea filling.

Stuffed veggies on a white plate/
You are going to love these gluten-free, vegan, and protein-rich stuffed mini sweet peppers!

A bonus is that this no-bake recipe can be quickly adapted to your taste, such as making them spicier.

There are two or three tasty bites in one of these little peppers, and the flavors are mildly spicy. The flavor is perfect for everyone but if you'd like to dress up the flavor for certain tastes then that's easy to do too.

You're in control of the spiciness of this appetizer and you can create your own balance of heat and flavors.

Peppers sppetizer stuffed on a white plate using red, orange and gold mini peppers.

If you want a bit of a sharper flavor or add a bit more heat to the filling, here are some suggestions:

  • Add a couple of more scallions. They have somewhat of a spicy and natural peppery flavor when enjoyed raw.
  • Be less stingy with the cayenne pepper and add a tad more to get that gentle heat at the end of each bite.
  • You want to spice it up, then add some jalapenos.
  • Leave exactly as is and add some yellow prepared mustard. That's really good too.

Always start with little changes and taste-test first before adding more.

All that remains is filling each half of the veggies with the chickpea stuffing.

Place it on a platter or cutting board (for a rustic look) and if you have extra filling then put it in a small bowl and place some crackers around too. It's really good piled high. 

Two photos - one is of colorful mini peppers and the other are the ingredients in a food processor for the chickpea stuffing.

Healthy Stuffed Mini Peppers Appetizer

You start by prepping these mini veggies, and that is so easy. You simply slice them in half through the middle lengthwise.

The stem can be easily cut out and the seeds too. They like to cluster tightly around the stem. So cutting that off pretty much removes almost all of the seeds.

Now we move on to making the hearty filling, which is nothing more than placing all the ingredients for the stuffing in the food processor. Just like in the photo above.

Pulse a couple of times until you get a chunky consistency. Don't overdo it here.

Although everything should be well blended, you still want soft bits and pieces in the stuffing nicely contrasting with the crunchy mini peppers.

Close up view of stuffed colorful mini sweet peppers in front of a bowl of chickpea stuffing and text at the bottom.

If you are planning a big get together and want to serve multiple appetizers there are lots on this blog. There's even one post including many bloggers party food titled 17 Vegan Party Appetizers.

Are you ready for some football, parties, tapas, snacks or light lunch? This healthy, low-fat finger food will fill the bill.

Now that's what I call celebrating!  Don’t forget to let me know what you think of this no-fuss, No Bake Stuffed Mini Peppers recipe.

What Do You Think?

If you take a photo of your plate of delicious stuffed mini sweet peppers I would love to see it. Follow me over on Instagram and tag me on your photo @vegan_in_the_freezer.

Your opinion means a lot to me and if you'd like to leave a comment and possibly a star rating I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Three mini pepper halves are stuffed with a chickpea salad filling and sitting on a white plate in front of a bowlful of the filling.

No Bake Stuffed Mini Peppers

Ginny McMeans
No Bake Stuffed Mini Peppers are a perfect vegetable appetizer.
5 from 6 votes
Print Recipe
Prep Time 20 mins
Total Time 20 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Finger Food
Servings 30 Peppers
Calories 38 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 32 ounces sweet mini peppers, they come in a clear bag
  • 15 ounces chickpeas, from a can, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup homemade almond mayonnaise (get the link to the recipe in the instructions below) If you choose to use store-bought dairy-free mayonnaise only use 3 tablespoons to start with.
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 2 scallions, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions
 

  • Cut the stem end off of the peppers. Slice lengthwise. Remove any seeds that are inside. Set aside.
  • Here is the recipe for Homemade Almond Mayonnaise.  It is really flavorful too.
  • Place all of the remaining ingredients in a food processor. Pulse four or five times. The chickpeas should be chunky.
  • Remove the blade and stir to make sure the mixture is blended well.
  • Stuff each pepper half with about 2 tablespoons of the chickpea mixture.
  • Set on a plate to serve. You may cover them with plastic wrap and keep in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

Notes

IT FREEZING:
The chickpea stuffing will freeze up to three months in a rigid sided container.
The sweet mild peppers need to be fresh from the grocery store.
TO SERVE AFTER FREEZING:
Defrost the stuffing, overnight in the refrigerator.
Stuff the peppers as described above.

Nutrition

Serving: 2PeppersCalories: 38kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gSodium: 80mgPotassium: 114mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 960IUVitamin C: 38.9mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.6mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

This recipe has been updated from when it was originally published in Sept. 2015. There has been information added for clarity and also new photos have been taken.

 

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No Bake Stuffed Mini Peppers have orange, yellow and red half peppers and they are stuffed full of chickpea mash and sprinkles with fresh herbs.

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  1. Ginny McMeans

    Great Sarah! Yes, I think it would make a really good sandwich. You might need more vegan mayo on the bread but maybe not. Now I'm hungry. 🙂

  2. Sarah

    5 stars
    Made this recipe for the first time and enjoyed it very much! I think I will also try it with bread.

  3. Aubrey

    5 stars
    Followed recipe for wife but added jalapeños and vegan bacon to mine. We both enjoyed it. Quick and easy. Good base recipe. We will be using this in the future, thank you.

  4. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks so much Brandi!

  5. Brandi Crawford

    5 stars
    These look incredible! I love that you used chickpeas.

  6. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks Jenn! They would be perfect for little hands 🙂

  7. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks so much Monica. they are so pretty 🙂

  8. Jenn

    5 stars
    We love those mini stuffed peppers too! Perfect for little hands and lunch boxes. With the chickpea filling, these would be the perfect appetizer or snack!

  9. Allison - Celebrating Sweets

    I love that these are no-bake. I hate turning on the oven this time of year!

  10. Monica | Nourish & Fete

    5 stars
    I always have the same thought about those adorable little mini peppers! Love this idea for a simple meal or a little appetizer!

  11. Jagruti

    Absolutely delicious recipe, Mini peppers with savoury chickpea stuffing, nothing can go wrong with it.

  12. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks for the great feedback Ruth! I am glad you tried it in other ways too. It really is a versatile stuffing. 🙂

  13. Ruth Thielmann

    Delicious! Almost better than hummus - no garlic. 🙂 I enjoyed the spread on my bread and also with other veggies. Thanks for a great recipe.

  14. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks Sina! Great idea - always good party food 🙂

  15. Sina @ Vegan Heaven

    These look so cute and delicious, Ginny! 🙂 I gotta keep them in mind for our next birthday party!

  16. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks so much! Love the stuff 🙂

  17. Healing Tomato

    There is nothing better than stuffing mini peppers. I love making and eating them. You have a great recipe here.

  18. Ginny McMeans

    Great Linda! Thanks so much 🙂

  19. Linda @ Veganosity

    I love those mini peppers and this is such a great way to use them. It looks so fresh and tasty.

  20. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks! I'll fix it right now.

  21. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks so much Brandi! You are the best!

  22. The Vegan 8

    Oh, and your almond mayo link isn't working.

  23. The Vegan 8

    Omg what a great idea Ginny! These look so delicious and I can't believe they are no-bake. I know those mini peppers and always drool over them too and buy them often. This is an amazing recipe!

  24. Ginny McMeans

    Exactly Mel! Thanks for your kind words and support 🙂

  25. Mel @ avirtualvegan.com

    These little stuffed peppers looks great...and no cooking either! So great for lunches, snacks or parties as they can be made up in advance.

  26. Ginny McMeans

    Yes! That would have been great too. Easy and healthy!

  27. Jenn

    YUMMY! I just made chickpea salad today as a matter of fact. Wish I would have had these little peppers to stuff it into! The perfect healthy party food!

  28. Ginny McMeans

    I hope you get to! Thanks 🙂

  29. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks so much Sophia! It really is a versatile stuffing 🙂

  30. Traditionallymodernfood

    No bake stuffed bell pepper looks inviting.. I should try this

  31. Sophia @veggies dont bite

    These sound amazing Ginny! Especially that stuffing...YUM! I could eat spoonfuls of that!

  32. Ginny McMeans

    Thanks Vanessa! They are so fresh and flavorful 🙂

  33. Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com

    Yum! I'm a sucker for stuffed peppers. This looks delicious, Ginny! Can't wait to try them 🙂

  34. Ginny McMeans

    You are so welcome! This recipe is good for everybody and I am so glad you found my blog Marlena 🙂 Keep coming back!

  35. Mariana Sarceda

    Thanks for the recipe! We're not vegans but we do try to base our main meals on vegetables and sometimes I find it hard not to run out of ideas.