Anti Inflammatory Smoky Paprika White Bean Mini Pepper Cups
These little pepper cups are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down. Colorful mini sweet peppers cradle a smoky, garlicky white bean filling that's mashed just enough to hold its shape — creamy in the center with a satisfying bite. Every ingredient here pulls its weight from an anti-inflammatory standpoint: extra virgin olive oil, legumes, bright lemon juice, and a spice blend built around smoked paprika and cumin, all of which are celebrated for their beneficial compounds. The cayenne adds a gentle kick that keeps things interesting without overwhelming the natural sweetness of the peppers. A final drizzle of olive oil and a scatter of fresh parsley make the whole tray look like something from a restaurant spread, but the assembly is genuinely simple — no cooking required beyond a quick mash in a bowl. This recipe makes six servings, so it's equally at home as a weeknight snack or a crowd-pleasing starter at your next gathering.
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6 servings
For the cups
- 9 mini sweet peppers (about 8 oz), halved lengthwise and seeded
For the filling
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped (optional)
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve the mini sweet peppers lengthwise and remove the seeds and any white ribs. Arrange them cut-side up on a serving platter.
- 2
Add the drained white beans, 2 tbsp olive oil, garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, cayenne, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to a mixing bowl. Mash with a fork or potato masher until the mixture is mostly smooth with some texture remaining — it should hold its shape when spooned, not be runny.
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