Yellow Bell Or Sweet Banana Pepper Botanas Recipe - Cooking Index
Yellow Bell Or Sweet Banana Pepper Botanas Recipe - Cooking Index
In Mexico, botana means appetizer. The combination of flavors in this yellow pepper version offers a more mellow sweetness than other recipes calling for a mixture of peppers and cheese. The unique complement of flavors blends well with a platter of chilled marinated shrimp. Add grilled vegetables, and you have dinner for guests.
Courses: Starters and appetizers| 12 | Sweet banana peppers | |
| = (or 6 very small yellow bell peppers) | ||
| 1 | Container ricotta cheese - (24 oz) - thoroughly drained | |
| 2 | Garlic cloves - crushed (large) | |
| 1/4 cup | 36g / 1.3oz | Crumbled Gorgonzola cheese |
| 1 teaspoon | 5ml | Crushed tabasco chile |
| = (or 1 tspn red pepper flakes) | ||
| 1 tablespoon | 15ml | Orange juice |
| Salt - to taste | ||
| 1/2 cup | 73g / 2.6oz | Coarsely-chopped toasted pecans - for garnish |
Wash and split the pepper lengthwise. Remove all seeds and veins. Set aside.
Blend the ricotta, garlic, Gorgonzola, tabasco chile, and orange juice in a medium bowl with a fork or whisk. Season with salt.
Fill the pepper halves with the cheese mixture and garnish with the toasted pecans. Serve cold. (Note: This recipe can be made up to 8 hours prior to serving.)
This recipe yields 12 to 24 botanas.
Source:
Cookbook Digest, Sep/Oct, 1999
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