Shiny Happy Poppers

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
9%
Shiny Happy Poppers
45 min.
12
54kcal

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Are you ready to fire up your grill and impress your guests with a mouthwatering dish that's not only delicious but also caters to various dietary preferences? Introducing our Shiny Happy Poppers—an irresistible fusion of flavors and textures that will leave everyone coming back for more!

These delightful jalapeños are easily customizable to suit vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free lifestyles, making them an ideal side dish for any gathering. Bursting with nutritious ingredients like wholesome brown rice, protein-packed black beans, and aromatic thyme, these poppers prove that healthy food can be both satisfying and scrumptiously flavorful. The clever combination of smooth vegan Dijon mustard and garlic elevates the dish, creating layers of deliciousness that dance on your palate.

To make your grilling experience even more enjoyable, the jalapeños are simply prepared with a minimalistic approach—removing the seeds and inner ribs ensures that they’re not too spicy, making them approachable for all levels of heat aficionados. Once grilled to perfection, the peppers are drizzled with a touch of olive oil and hot sauce, giving each bite an exciting kick.

Whether you're hosting a summer barbecue or looking for a tasty snack, these Shiny Happy Poppers are sure to be a hit. Whip them up in just 45 minutes, and watch as your friends and family savor every single bite. Get ready to indulge in a colorful, flavorful experience that shines as brightly as your cooking skills!

Ingredients

  • cup brown rice white cooked
  • cup black beans drained and rinsed canned
  • tablespoons dijon mustard 
  • tablespoon thyme sprigs dried fresh chopped
  • teaspoon garlic powder pressed peeled
  • 12 servings hot sauce for drizzling
  • 12  jalapeno 
  • 0.5 cup olive oil extra virgin extra-virgin for drizzling

Equipment

  • bowl
  • grill
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Heat the grill to medium-high.
  2. Stem the jalapeños and cut one lengthwise slit in each pepper. Pull out the seeds and inner ribs with your fingers (wear rubber gloves if your skin is sensitive to handling hot peppers).
  3. In a medium-size bowl, combine the rice, black beans, mustard, garlic powder, and thyme. Stir until well mixed.
  4. With an appropriately sized spoon, fill the jalapeños with the rice mixture.
  5. Place the peppers on a large sheet of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  6. Drizzle the peppers with the olive oil and then with the hot sauce, to taste.
  7. Fold the foil into a packet with the peppers in one layer. Grill the packet for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the peppers are soft and the rice filling is hot.
  8. Serve at once.
  9. You can temper the spiciness of jalapeños—at least somewhat—by removing the seeds and especially the white inner ribs, before stuffing them with the beans and rice.
  10. From the book Grilling Vegan Style: 125 Fired-Up Recipes to Turn Every Bite into a Backyard BBQ by John Schlimm. Reprinted by arrangement with Da Capo Lifelong, a member of the Perseus Books Group. Copyright © 2012.

Nutrition Facts

Calories54kcal
Protein11.15%
Fat34.41%
Carbs54.44%

Properties

Glycemic Index
13.85
Glycemic Load
2.05
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
4.0256521546322%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.46mg
Quercetin
0.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:54.17kcal
2.71%
Fat:2.12g
3.27%
Saturated Fat:0.31g
1.93%
Carbohydrates:7.56g
2.52%
Net Carbohydrates:5.68g
2.06%
Sugar:0.62g
0.69%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:86mg
3.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.55g
3.1%
Vitamin C:18.01mg
21.83%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.41%
Fiber:1.89g
7.54%
Vitamin E:0.77mg
5.14%
Vitamin B6:0.1mg
4.94%
Magnesium:16.6mg
4.15%
Vitamin A:181.14IU
3.62%
Phosphorus:36mg
3.6%
Vitamin K:3.71µg
3.54%
Folate:13.73µg
3.43%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.22%
Iron:0.56mg
3.11%
Potassium:102.15mg
2.92%
Copper:0.05mg
2.68%
Vitamin B3:0.51mg
2.56%
Vitamin B2:0.03mg
1.99%
Selenium:1.15µg
1.65%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.55%
Vitamin B5:0.15mg
1.46%
Calcium:12.48mg
1.25%
Source:Epicurious