Fit&Festive Recipe: Jalapeño Poppers Recipe

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20-25 minutes

Yield: 2 servings. Per serving: 1 Leaner | 3 Green | 1½ Condiments

Ingredients

Cooking spray

4 oz 95-97% lean ground beef*

6 whole jalapeno peppers

4 oz (½ cup) low-fat plain Greek yogurt

4 oz (1 cup) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

3 medium scallions, sliced thin

1 large red bell pepper, diced fine

¼ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp cumin

¼ tsp chili powder

1/8 tsp paprika

*To make vegetarian, substitute beef with 1 cup cooked MorningStar Farms®

Sausage-Style Recipe Crumbles.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside.

2. Cook ground beef in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat until done (internal temperature of 160°F). Set aside.

3. Cut jalapeno peppers in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and membrane.

4. Combine beef, yogurt, cheese, scallions, red pepper, and spices in a medium bowl.

5. With a spoon, fill jalapeno pepper halves with cheese mixture.

6. Place the peppers, cut-side up, on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

7. Remove from oven and serve immediately.

Nutrition:

290 calories | 13g fat | 12g carbohydrates | 32g protein