Vegetarian Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
Total time42 min
Prep time20 min
Cook time22 min
4.7(27)
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6 servings
For the poppers
- 12 large jalapeños (about 3–4 inches each)
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
For the filling
- ½ lb ground turkey
Chef's tipBrown it just like ground meat, using the same amount. It's leaner than turkey, so add a little oil to the pan to keep it from sticking. - 1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 scallions (green tops only), thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 oz goat cheese, softened
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
Arrange the halved jalapeños cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet. Brush the cut surfaces lightly with the 1 tbsp olive oil and set aside.
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