Nutrition Facts

Instructions

• STEP 1

  Preheat oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet pan with aluminum foil to make clean up easier (optional).

• STEP 2

  Wash and dry the fresh produce.

  • 5 jalapeño peppers
  • ¼ small bunch cilantro
  • ½ avocado
  • ½ lime

• STEP 3

  Halve jalapeño peppers lengthwise; seed and remove ribs with a spoon. Transfer to the baking sheet and set aside. (Be careful with jalapeños; do not touch your eyes and ensure you wash your hands after handling or wear gloves while preparing.)

• STEP 4

  Shave cilantro leaves off the stems; discard stems and mince the leaves. Place in a medium bowl.

• STEP 5

  Peel and mince shallot. Add to the bowl with the cilantro along with beef, cheese, sesame seeds, and spices; mix with your hands until well combined.

  • 1 shallot
  • ¼ lb lean ground beef
  • ⅓ cup shredded cheese, Mexican blend
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ¼ tsp cumin, ground
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ⅛ tsp black pepper

• STEP 6

  Stuff jalapeño halves with the beef mixture, pressing firmly into each pepper. Arrange stuffed peppers on the baking sheet, about 1-inch apart.

• STEP 7

  Place baking sheet in the oven and bake until jalapeños are tender and beef is cooked through, 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven.

• STEP 8

  Meanwhile, halve and pit avocado; using a spoon, scoop out the flesh and slice lengthwise into 10 thin wedges. Cut lime into wedges.

• STEP 9

  Divide stuffed jalapeños between plates; top each with a slice of avocado. Serve with lime wedges for squeezing and enjoy!