Healthy Jalapeno Poppers Recipes

Healthy Jalapeno Poppers Recipes because you do not fry the jalapeno poppers, you pop them in the oven.

The spicy jalapeno peppers will get a cool down from the creamy bean and cheese filling in this healthier version of jalapeno poppers.

Ingredients for Healthy Jalapeno Poppers

Jalapeno Poppers

12-18 whole fresh jalapeño peppers
1 cup nonfat refried beans
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack. extra-sharp Cheddar cheese or 4 cheese mixes
1 scallion , sliced
1 sea teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 cup all purpose flour (I use whole wheat flour)
2 large eggs
1/2 cup fine cornmeal
Olive oil or canola oil cooking spray

Directions for Healthy Jalapeno Poppers

1: Preheat oven to 450°F

2: Make a small slit on one side of each pepper. Place the peppers in a large microwave-safe dish. Cover and microwave on High until just softened, about 5 minutes.

3: Combine refried beans, cheese, scallion and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl.

4: When the peppers are cool enough to handle, scrape out the seeds with a small spoon .

5: Fill each pepper with about 1 tablespoon of the bean filling, or until the pepper is full but not overstuffed (the amount will depend on the size of the pepper).

6: Close the pepper around the filling.

7: Coat a large rimmed baking sheet with cooking spray.

8: Place flour in a shallow dish.

9: Lightly beat eggs in another shallow dish.

10: Combine cornmeal and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a third shallow dish.

11: Roll each stuffed pepper in flour, shaking off any excess.

12: Dip in egg and let any excess drip off.

13: Then roll in the cornmeal mixture.

14: Place the peppers on the prepared greased baking sheet.

15: Generously coat all sides of each pepper with cooking spray.

16: Bake for 5 minutes.

17: Turn each pepper over and continue baking until hot and the filling starts to ooze in a few spots, about 5 minutes more.

18: Cover and refrigerate the filling (Step 2) for up to 1 day.

Kitchen tip: Remember, touching hot peppers can “burn” your hands. Wear rubber gloves or wash your hands thoroughly after handling them.

Servings: 12-18 poppers
Total Time: 40 minutes
Ease of Preparation: Easy
Health: Low Carb

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