Hearty Poppers-Lightened

Hearty Poppers - Lighter Appetizer
From Light & Tasty
SERVINGS 24 CATEGORY

INGREDIENTS
12 jalapeno peppers
1/2 pound lean ground turkey
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
1-1/3 cups shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, divided
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

DIRECTIONS

Cut jalapenos in half lengthwise, leaving stems intact; discard seeds. Set
aside. In a small nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook turkey and onion
until meat is no longer pink; drain. In a small bowl, combine the cream
cheese, 1/3 cup mozzarella cheese, cilantro, chili powder, garlic powder,
cumin, salt and pepper. Stir in turkey mixture. Spoon generously into pepper
halves. Place in a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan coated with cooking
spray; sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350째
for 20 minutes for spicy flavor, 30 minutes for medium and 40 minutes for
mild. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutrition per serving: 1 appetizer Calories: 38 Fat: 2 g Saturated Fat: 1 g
Cholesterol: 11 mg Sodium: 78 mg Carbohydrate: 1 g Fiber: 0 g Protein: 4 g