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Jalapeños with cream cheese and crushed potato chips on a white plate.
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Vegan Jalapeño Poppers

These vegan baked Jalapeño Poppers use a dairy-free cream cheese filling with garlic, nutritional yeast, spices, and potato chips for an easy appetizer. Make in just 30 minutes. Gluten-free!
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 99kcal
Author Tessa

Ingredients

  • 10 fresh jalapeños
  • 8 oz vegan cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • pinch of cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup potato chips, crushed check label to ensure vegan/gluten-free

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Wearing gloves to protect your hands, slice jalapeños lengthwise. Scoop the seeds and membranes out. Place jalapeño halves in even rows on baking sheet skin side down.
  • In a medium bowl, combine vegan cream cheese, lemon juice, garlic, nutritional yeast, cayenne pepper, and salt and pepper. Stir until all ingredients are incorporated.
  • Fill jalapeños with cream cheese mixture and sprinkle crushed potato chips on top. Bake for 10-13 minutes, careful not to burn chips on top. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Wear gloves while you slice and scoop out the seeds and membranes. This will help avoid getting any heat from the jalapeño in your eyes and keep your fingers clean.
  • Crushed potato chips are a great alternative to breadcrumbs for various dishes. Use jalapeño or spicy chips to top your peppers for an even better kick! Just be sure to check labels to ensure chips are gluten-free and/or vegan-safe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1popper | Calories: 99kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.002g | Sodium: 343mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 0.5mg