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Mango Manchego Stuffed Jalapenos with Curry Cornmeal Crunch

Mango Manchego Stuffed Jalapenos with Curry Cornmeal Crunch

Course Chef Creation, Snack
Diet Vegetarian
Language English
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp Cornmeal
  • 1 tbsp Curry Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3/4 tsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil (more as needed)
  • 5 Jalapeno Peppers, about 3 inches long, sliced in half lengthwise and deseeded
  • 1 Firm, Ripe Mango, peeled, pitted and cut into matchstick pieces
  • 1/4 lb Finely Shredded Manchego Cheese, divided
  • 1/2 Ripe Mango, sliced for Garnish

Instructions

  1. To make the crunch: Combine cornmeal, curry, salt, and ¾ teaspoon olive oil. Set aside.

  2. 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. Top with crunch mixture.

  3. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes; serve warm.

Recipe Notes

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