Fiery Ancient Grains and Kale Stuffed Jalapeños

This recipe can be found at El Restaurante

Recipe and photo courtesy of Simplot

Makes 70 Servings 1-1/2 oz. servings


40 oz. ancient grains/kale blend*

16 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 lb. (4 c.) white cheddar, extra sharp

4 T. Gochujang (chile paste)

35 ea. jalapeños, fresh, cut in half lengthwise and seeded

Pan release, as needed

8 fl. oz. chile garlic sauce


    Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare the grain blend and cool. Combine cream cheese, cheddar and Gochujang until incorporated. Gently fold in grain blend until combined.

    Spray baking sheet with pan release. Fill jalapeños evenly with filling and place in a single layer on a baking. Brush with chile garlic sauce. Bake in a convection oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Remove from oven and serve.

*Simplot Good Grains™: Ancient Grains and Kale Blend