Feta-stuffed Peppadews Recipe

Feta-stuffed Peppadews

Makes 24

30 minutes or fewer

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24 fresh mint leaves
24 Peppadews, rinsed and drained
½ small cucumber, peeled, seeded, and cut into ¼-inch cubes
4 Tbs. crumbled feta cheese, divided

Slide 1 mint leaf into cavity of 1 Peppadew. Fill with 1 or 2 cucumber cubes, then stuff with 1/2 tsp. crumbled feta. Repeat with remaining ingredients. Chill until ready to serve.

February 2010 p.65