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Ring in the new year with these healthy and delicious jalapeño poppers.

  • Writer: Sara Vanden Berge
    Sara Vanden Berge
  • Dec 29, 2021
  • 1 min read

By JULIE BRINKLEY

If your plans to ring in 2022 includes fantastic and tasty appetizers, this healthy recipe for jalapeño poppers is a must for your New Year’s gathering.

WHAT YOU NEED

Cooking spray

4 oz. lean ground beef

6 whole jalapeño peppers

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

1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

3 medium scallions, sliced thin

1 large red bell pepper, finely diced

¼ tsp garlic powder

¼ tsp cumin

¼ tsp chili powder

1/8 tsp paprika

HOW TO MAKE IT

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a baking sheet and set aside.


Cook ground beef in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through.

Cut jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise; remove seeds and membrane.


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


With a spoon, fill jalapeño pepper halves with cheese mixture. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until brown.


Enjoy!



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