Anti-Inflammatory Jalapeño Popper Mummies are a healthy appetizer. They are a cheesy snack and perfect to make for Halloween parties. They are made with fresh jalapeños filled with a creamy cheese mixture and wrapped in whole-wheat dough. You can easily store them for a long time in a container so their taste and texture will never get spoiled. The fresh garlic and olive oil used in it are healthy ingredients for an anti-inflammatory diet. It contains 130 kcal,7 g protein, and 10 g net carbs. Anti-Inflammatory Jalapeno Popper Mummies can be served with steamed broccoli, garlic yogurt sauce, and homemade hummus.
STATS:
- Serving Size: 1 mummy half
- Cooking Time: 20 minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Preparation Time: Twenty minutes
- Course: Appetizer, Snack
- Diet: Vegetarian
- Calories: 130 kcal
- Serving: 20 pieces
EQUIPMENT:
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Cutting board
- Pastry brush
- Parchment paper
- Pizza cutter
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
JALAPENO:
- 10 fresh jalapeño peppers
- Two minced cloves fresh garlic
- 4 oz plain cream cheese
- Half cup plain Greek yogurt
- Quarter tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
- Quarter tsp onion powder
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Quarter tsp sea salt
MUMMY WRAPPING:
- Quarter tsp salt
- 1 half cups whole-wheat flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Half cup plain Greek yogurt
- 1–2 tbsp water
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
TOPPING:
- 1 tbsp olive oil for brushing
- 40 small pieces of black olives for the eyes
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CREAM CHEESE:
- Add the soft cream cheese to the filling to make it smooth and creamy. It will make the mummies creamy. You can use a soft cheese for easy mixing. Mascarpone cheese works well, as it gives the cheesecake a smooth and creamy texture, as per your choice.
BLACK OLIVES:
- You can use the black olives to make two small eyes of the mummies. They will add a salty flavor and make the mummies salty in taste. The Green olives, roasted red pepper pieces, or small cucumber pieces can also work well as a substitute in the recipe.
EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL:
- This oil is healthy as it adds some healthy unsaturated fats and is best to use for Mediterranean-style eating. This provides some extra flavor to the recipe. Avocado oil, walnut oil, or canola oil are all healthy oils, and they work well in the recipe as per your preference.
FRESH PARSLEY & GARLIC:
- They will add some extra flavors to the recipe. Parsley will add some freshness and color to the recipe. Garlic will also make the popper mummies taste good. The Garlic powder, roasted garlic,and Fresh cilantro all also provide some extra color to the recipe as per your choice.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Firstly, heat the oven and then line a baking sheet.
- Rinse the jalapeños, then cut them in half, then remove the seeds and white membranes. Set them aside.
- Take a bowl and mix cream cheese, Greek yogurt, shredded mozzarella, minced garlic, parsley, and seasonings in it. Mix them well.
- Now spoon a cheese mixture into each jalapeño. Avoid filling too much.
- Take another bowl and combine whole-wheat flour, baking powder, and salt with an olive oil and Greek yogurt mix until you get a soft dough.
- Then place the dough on a surface, roll it, then cut it into narrow strips using a pizza cutter.
- Wrap the dough strips around each filled jalapeño and leave some space near them.
- Brush the dough lightly with the olive oil so it turns golden while baking.
- Then arrange the jalapeño mummies on a baking sheet and bake for 22 minutes, until the dough is fully cooked and golden.
- Cool the mummies and place two small olive pieces to make the eyes of each mummy.
- Lastly, arrange them on a plate and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
DIPPING SAUCE:
- Homemade Greek yogurt dip
- Garlic yogurt sauce
- Hummus
HEALTHY SIDE DISHES:
- Roasted sweet potatoes
- Steamed broccoli
- Grilled vegetables
PARTY APPETIZERS:
- Baked zucchini bites
- Homemade hummus
- Stuffed mushrooms
TIPS:
- Remove the seeds and membranes of the jalapenos.
- To add extra flavor, you can use fresh garlic instead of garlic powder.
- You can also use unsweetened Greek yogurt.
- Instead of butter, you can use extra virgin olive oil.
- Keep the dough thin so it will cook properly and avoid overfilling the peppers.
- Add some quantity of whole wheat flour for extra fiber.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- You can easily store the jalapeño popper mummies in a container for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- You can also keep them in a container for a long time so the taste and texture will not get spoiled.
FAQs:
Should I exclude cheese from Jalapeno Popper Mummies?
- Yes, you can make the Jalapeno Popper Mummies without cheese; you can use a plain greek yogurt instead.
How can I make these mummies less spicy?
- Yes, before filling, remove the seeds and white membranes from the jalapeños so you will get less spice in it.
Are these Jalapeño Popper Mummies good for the vegetarian diet?
- Yes, the recipe is good for the vegetarian diet because it is made with vegetarian-friendly cheese.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 130 kcal
Calcium: 105 mg
Total Carbs: 12 g
Protein: 7 g
Net Carbs: 10 g
Iron: 1.1 mg
Vitamin A: 95
Fat: 7 g
Sodium: 190 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Potassium: 130 mg
