Tuscan Stuffed Jalapenos
You will love these Tuscan Stuffed Jalapenos if you like it spicy. These Tuscan Stuffed Jalapenos are a perfectly delicious mix of Tuscan and spicy flavors to spice up snack time.
Prep Time: 15-20 minutes
Cook/Bake Time: About 30 minutes
Ingredients:
3-5 Tbsp. Journey Spice Co. Organic Tuscan Seasoning (use according to personal taste)
15 green jalapenos, cut in half, seeds removed
1 lb. ground meat (turkey, beef, sausage, or plant-based varieties)
2 cups cream cheese, softened (regular, low-calorie/fat, or plant-based)
1/2 of a red onion, minced
1 red bell pepper, minced
3/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (regular or plant-based)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil, plus a little extra or other cooking spray for putting on the bottom of a cooking pan
* Optional: salt as desired, breadcrumbs for sprinkling extra crunch on top, parmesan cheese for sprinkling.
Directions:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Spray the bottom of a large oven sheet with cooking spray, then evenly spread a thin layer of extra virgin olive oil.
- Evenly disperse the jalapenos on the oven pan and bake them for 15 minutes.
- Heat the extra-virgin olive oil in a medium-sized pan on your stove, then cook the onions, red peppers, and meat for 10 minutes over medium heat. Add the Journey Spice Co. Organic Tuscan Seasoning and garlic during the last 30 seconds.
- Remove the ingredients from the pan and place them in a large bowl. Add the cream cheese and stir until well combined. Add 1 Tbsp. of the mixture to each jalapeno half.
- Sprinkle with mozzarella and bread crumbs (if using), then bake for another 5-7 minutes (until the cheese is melted).
Nutrition Per Serving (This is an estimate, and nutrition information will vary depending on ingredients used):
306 Calories
22g Fat
5g Carbs
2g Sugar
18g Protein
350mg Sodium