Mini Stuffed Peppers

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These mini stuffed peppers are like jalapeño poppers, but they're healthier, and you control the heat. I wanted to keep the recipe light and vegetarian, but feel free to add crumbled, cooked turkey bacon to the mix if desired.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 stuffed pepper halves

Ingredients

  • 10 mini sweet peppers, sliced in half lengthwise

  • 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil

  • salt to taste

  • 1 (5.5 ounce) package goat cheese, softened

  • cup grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced

  • ½ teaspoon minced garlic

  • ½ teaspoon dried chopped chives

  • freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

  2. Place pepper halves in a bowl. Add olive oil and salt; toss to combine.

  3. Mix goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, jalapeño, garlic, chives, and black pepper together in a separate bowl until evenly combined. Spoon cheese mixture into pepper halves and place onto a baking sheet.

  4. Bake in the preheated oven until peppers have softened and cheese is browned, about 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

43 Calories
3g Fat
1g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 43
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 68mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g 5%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 17mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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