Mini Stuffed Peppers

Think jalapeno poppers but healthier and you control the heat. I wanted to keep it light and vegetarian but feel free to add crumbled cooked turkey bacon to the mix, if desired.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 43 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• ½ teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 pinch freshly ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
• 10 mini sweet peppers, sliced in half lengthwise
• 1 (5.5 ounce) package goat cheese, softened
• ½ teaspoon dried chopped chives

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Place halved peppers in a bowl. Add olive oil and salt; toss to combine.

Step 3

Mix goat cheese, Parmesan cheese, jalapeno, garlic, chives, and black pepper in a separate bowl. Stir until evenly combined. Spoon cheese mixture into pepper halves and place on a baking sheet.

Step 4

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