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Baked Jalapeño Poppers with Vegan Cream Cheese, Roasted Corn, and TVP Bacon Bits Topped with Cilantro Sauce

Vegan Jalapeño Poppers with Bacon Bits - Eloté-Inspired

Allison Mulcahy
These Eloté-Inspired Vegan Jalapeño Poppers with Bacon Bits are baked instead of fried and brimming with delicious smoky, savory flavors. They’re easy to make, and every bite is jam-packed with creamy, cheesy, crave-able goodness. These homemade stuffed poppers are the ultimate meatless appetizer and perfect game-day snack for football season. This go-to snack is beyond delicious and just might be one of your new spicy favorites!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Dairy-Free, Vegan
Servings 24 Poppers
Calories 112 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Batch Vegan Bacon Bits
  • 12 Jalapeño Peppers (Medium to Large)
  • ¾ Cup Frozen Fire-Roasted Corn
  • ⅓ Cup Vegan Mayo
  • ⅓ Cup Vegan Cheese (Mozzarella, Parmesan, Pepper Jack, or Cheddar)
  • ⅓ Cup Vegan Cream Cheese
  • 1 Green Onion Thinly Sliced
  • 1-2 Garlic Cloves Minced
  • 1 Teaspoon Chili Powder

Cilantro-Lime Aioli

  • ¾ Cup Vegan Mayo
  • ½ Cup Cilantro Leaves
  • 1 Jalapeño Seeds Removed
  • 1 Garlic Clove
  • 1 Tablespoon Lime Juice
  • ½ Teaspoon Cumin
  • ¼ Teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F
  • Slice jalapeño peppers in half lengthwise, keeping the stem intact if you can.
  • Using a small spoon and paring knife, scoop out the seeds and membranes and discard them.
  • Prepare the filling: In a medium-sized bowl, combine the mayo, cream cheese, shredded cheese, corn, minced garlic, spices, half of the homemade bacon bits, and green onions.
  • Add the cheese mixture to the jalapeños and bake. Spoon the mixture evenly into the jalapeños and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes or until the jalapeños are tender-crisp.
  • Make the Cilantro Lime Aioli. While poppers are in the oven, make the aioli by blending all ingredients in a small blender until creamy. Add water, one tablespoon at a time, if too thick.
  • When the jalapeños are done baking, add the other half of the bacon bits to the top and serve with cilantro lime aioli.

Nutrition

Calories: 112kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 144mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 135IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg
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