CANNABIS-INFUSED STUFFED MINI PEPPERS WITH WHIPPED HERB RICOTTA

Sweet mini peppers roasted just enough to soften, then filled with whipped ricotta, fresh herbs, lemon, and a measured touch of cannabis-infused olive oil. Clean, colorful, protein-forward, and light—but still polished enough to feel gourmet.

Terpene Pairing

Pinene + Limonene — bright herbal freshness and citrus lift that pair perfectly with ricotta, lemon, and sweet peppers.

Suggested Strains

Jack Herer • Durban Poison • Lemon Haze

Step 1 — Decarboxylation

Ingredients

3.5 g cannabis flower (medium grind)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 240°F / 115°C.
2. Spread cannabis evenly on a parchment-lined tray.
3. Bake 35–40 minutes, stirring halfway through.
4. Allow to cool completely.

Step 2 — Cannabis Lemon Herb Olive Oil

Ingredients

1 cup olive oil
Decarboxylated cannabis
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp chopped parsley
½ tsp cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Add olive oil, cannabis, lemon zest, parsley, and pepper to a small saucepan.
2. Heat over very low heat.
3. Maintain 160–180°F.
4. Simmer gently 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
5. Strain through cheesecloth.
6. Cool and store in a sealed jar.

Step 3 — Whipped Herb Ricotta

Ingredients

1 cup whole milk ricotta
2 tbsp Greek yogurt
1 tbsp grated parmesan
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped chives
1 tbsp chopped parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp cannabis lemon herb olive oil

Instructions

1. Add ricotta, Greek yogurt, parmesan, and lemon juice to a bowl.
2. Whisk until smooth and fluffy.
3. Stir in chives and parsley.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Fold in 1 tsp cannabis lemon herb olive oil.

Step 4 — Roast the Peppers

Ingredients

12 mini sweet peppers
1 tsp olive oil
Pinch of salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Slice peppers in half lengthwise and remove seeds.
3. Toss lightly with olive oil and salt.
4. Roast 8–10 minutes until just tender.
5. Let cool slightly.

Step 5 — Fill and Finish

Ingredients

Roasted pepper halves
Whipped herb ricotta
Extra chopped chives
Cracked black pepper

Instructions

1. Spoon or pipe whipped ricotta into each pepper half.
2. Arrange on a platter with clean spacing for a gourmet look.
3. Finish with chives and cracked black pepper.
4. Drizzle very lightly with extra infused oil if desired.