Mango Manchego Stuffed Jalapenos with Curry Cornmeal Crunch

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Servings: 2

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Course: Mango Snack Recipes

Cuisine: Vegetarian Mango Recipes

Keyword: Mango Chef Creations, Mango Snack Recipes

3 tablespoons cornmeal

1 tablespoon curry powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

5 jalapeno peppers, about 3 inches long, sliced in half lengthwise and deseeded Extra virgin olive oil, as needed

1 firm ripe fresh mango, peeled, pitted and cut into matchstick pieces

1/4 lb finely shredded Manchego cheese, divided

1/2 fresh ripe mango, sliced for garnish

To make the crunch: Combine cornmeal, curry, salt, and ¾ teaspoon olive oil. Set aside.
To assemble the jalapenos: Rub outside of each pepper half with olive oil.
Fill center of each pepper with cheese, reserving 2 tablespoons to sprinkle on top.
Place 3 or 4 sticks of mango into each pepper pushing down.
Sprinkle a large pinch of crunch mixture on each pepper. Sprinkle a few shreds of reserved cheese on each pepper. Sprinkle another pinch of crunch mixture on top.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes; serve warm.

Source: Chef Meryl Connell, Southwest Soul Catering Essex Fels, NJ

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