Ingredients:

• 2 Hatch or Poblano Peppers

• 4 Mozzarella String Cheese Sticks

• 1 tbsp olive oil

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Pico de Gallo Ingredients:

• 1 cup finely chopped cilantro

• 1 tbsp finely chopped onion

• 1 tbsp finely chopped jalapeno

• 1 tbsp diced tomato

• 1 tbsp lime juice

• 1.5 tsp salt

• 1 tsp lime zest

• 1 tsp lemon zest

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Method:

• Slice open the pepper from stem to the tip

• Slice across just below the stem

• Remove the seeds and membrane

• Use a pastry brush to baste the inside of the pepper with olive oil

• Shred 2 mozzarella string cheese sticks per pepper

• Completely fill each pepper with the shredded cheese

• Set aside to then make the Pico de Gallo

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Pico de Gallo Method:​

• Prepare all the Pico de Gallo ingredients chopped and diced as  described above in the ingredients list 

• Place all into a medium size mixing bowl

• Mix well

• Cover and refrigerate until time to garnish the grilled peppers

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Pepper Grilling Method:​

• Preheat grill to approximately 400F

• Char each side of the peppers about 15 mins total cook time

• Peppers should be charred and soft and try not to let cheese ooze out

• Plate and garnish generously with the Pico de Gallo

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