Mold Detox Friendly Easy Jalapeño Poppers

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  9 large jalapeños, halved lengthwise and seeded
  Ingredient note

  The Mold Detox diet limits chili peppers because they can pick up mold once they are dried and stored, but the peppers on this line are used fresh, not dried, so they are likely tolerated by many. If you prefer to always avoid fresh chili peppers, please tap it and change its rating to Red.

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  8 oz cream cheese, softened
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  1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
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  ½ tsp garlic powder
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  ½ tsp onion powder
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  ¼ tsp smoked paprika
  Ingredient note

  Dried smoked paprika can sometimes contain mold toxins, but the small amount in this recipe—about a pinch per serving—is likely tolerated by many. When possible, use a recently purchased organic spice and store it tightly closed in a cool, dry place. If you prefer to always avoid smoked paprika, please tap it and change its rating to Red.

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  ¼ tsp salt
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  ¼ tsp black pepper
  Ingredient note

  Dried black pepper can sometimes contain mold toxins, but the small amount in this recipe—about a pinch per serving—is likely tolerated by many. When possible, use a recently purchased organic spice and store it tightly closed in a cool, dry place. If you prefer to always avoid black pepper, please tap it and change its rating to Red.

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  ⅓ cup panko breadcrumbs
  Required swap

  Chef's tip

  Regular bread crumbs are finer and less crunchy than panko. Use the same amount; coatings and toppings will be a bit denser and less crisp.
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  1 tbsp olive oil
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For serving

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  2 tbsp fresh chives, thinly sliced (optional)