08/27/2026
Creamy Tuna-Stuffed Matiz Piquillo Peppers 🌶️🐟
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Looking for a no-cook appetizer that's sure to impress? These Creamy Tuna-Stuffed Piquillo Peppers are a classic Spanish-inspired bite, combining sweet and tangy Matiz Piquillo Peppers with rich, hand-packed Matiz Bonito del Norte tuna for an elegant dish that's perfect for tapas, entertaining, or snacking.
✨ You'll need:
• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 tin (3.92 oz) Matiz Bonito del Norte, olive oil reserved
• ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
• 1 jar (10.2 oz) Matiz Piquillo Peppers, drained
Directions:
1. Add the cream cheese, Matiz Bonito del Norte, and chives to the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth and well combined.
2. Transfer the mixture to a piping bag.
3. Gently open each piquillo pepper and fill with the creamy tuna mixture.
4. Arrange the stuffed peppers on a serving platter, cover, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5. Just before serving, drizzle with the reserved olive oil from the tuna tin.
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