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Stuffed Shishito Peppers





Total Time
1 hr 15 mins

Stuffed Shishito Peppers




 1/4 cup diced onion
 2 teaspoons canola oil
 1/2 pound large shishito peppers (about 3 in. long)
 1/4 pound ground chicken or turkey breast
 3 tablespoons lightly beaten egg
 2 tablespoons shiso leaves*
 1/4 teaspoon each kosher salt and pepper
 1 tablespoon soy sauce
 1 teaspoon canola oil
 Bonito flakes
Step 1
1

In a frying pan, cook finely diced onion with 2 tsp. canola oil until softened; let cool completely. Meanwhile, slit shishito peppers* lengthwise on one side to within 3/4 in. of each end.

Step 2
2

Mix onion, ground chicken or turkey breast, lightly beaten egg, minced shiso leaves*, and kosher salt and pepper. Stuff peppers with filling.

Step 3
3

Heat a grill to medium (400° to 450°) with a perforated grill pan on cooking grate. Mix soy sauce and 1 tbsp. canola oil. Brush all over peppers, then tip them into hot grill pan.

Step 4
4

Brown on each side, 4 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to a platter, drizzle with a little soy, and scatter bonito flakes on top if you like.

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6

MAKE AHEAD Through stuffing of peppers, chilled airtight, up to 1 day.

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*If you don’t grow shishito peppers and shiso, find them at farmers’ markets and (along with bonito flakes) at Asian grocery stores.

Nutrition Facts
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86Calories from Fat 56
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 6.3g10%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Cholesterol 47mg16%
Sodium 201mg9%
Total Carbohydrate 2.7g1%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g4%
Protein 5g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.