Jalapeno Poppers - Serves 6

Start to finish: 45 minutes (30 minutes active). Servings: 6

INGREDIENTS

• 4 oz fresh goat cheese
• 1 oz grated Parmesan-Reggiano cheese
• 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions/green onions
• 2 tsp grated lemon zest (optional)
• 6 jalapeno peppers (red or green), halved lengthwise, seeds and ribs removed
• 3 oz (12 thin slices) prosciutto - if wide, cut in half lengthwise

DIRECTIONS

1. Pre-heat oven to 450 F.  Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil, then coat it with cooking spray.
2. In a medium bowl, combine goat cheese, Parmesan, scallions, and lemon zest.
3. Halve the jalapenos lengthwise and carefully remove the ribs
4. Stuff each half with the cheese mixture, being sure to use all of the cheese mixture.
5. Wrap 1 slice of prosciutto around each stuffed jalapeno half, overlapping the ends of the meat on the bottom of the jalapeno (if possible).
6. Arrange the poppers on the prepared baking sheet, then bake on the oven's center rack until the prosciutto is slightly crispy, about 15 minutes.

 

Nutrition information per serving: 110 calories; 60 calories from fat (55 percent of total calories); 7 g fat (4 g saturated; 0 g trans fats); 25 mg cholesterol; 2 g carbohydrate; 1 g fiber; 1 g sugar; 10 g protein; 540 mg sodium.