Wheat Free Goat Cheese Stuffed Jalapeño Poppers
These stuffed jalapeños are the kind of appetizer that disappears from the platter before you even sit down — smoky, creamy, and just the right amount of spicy. The filling combines seasoned ground turkey with softened goat cheese, scallion greens, cumin, smoked paprika, and a touch of turmeric for a flavor combination that feels genuinely special. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of wheat, so there's no swapping, substituting, or second-guessing required — it just works as written. Roasting at high heat blisters the jalapeño skins and turns the filling golden on top, giving you that satisfying contrast of tender pepper and rich, savory stuffing. A squeeze of lime and a scatter of fresh cilantro at the end brighten everything up and make the whole tray look like it came from a restaurant kitchen. Whether you're feeding a crowd or just want a bold snack with zero fuss, this one is hard to beat.
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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
- 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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