Lentil & Bacon Jalapeno Poppers – Lentils.org

Ingredients

• 10 whole jalapeno peppers, cut in half, seeds & membranes removed
• 1 pkg (8 oz/250 g) cream cheese, room temperature
• ¾ cup (175 mL) cooked split red lentils
• 1 garlic clove
• 1 Tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice
• ¼ tsp (1 mL) cumin
• 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
• 2 Tbsp (30 mL) chopped cilantro
• ¾ cup (175 mL) grated cheddar cheese
• salt & ground black pepper, to taste
• ¼ cup (60 mL) panko bread crumbs, or regular breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup (60 mL) grated cheddar cheese