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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, Mexican rice and seasoned black beans.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner, Entree, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8 pepper halves
Calories: 393kcal
Author: Anecia Hero

Ingredients

  • 4 large Poblano peppers , halved and seeded
  • 2½ cups Mexican rice (see recipe notes)
  • 1- 15 oz. can black beans , drained
  • ½ tablespoon dry taco seasoning mix (see recipe notes)
  • 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, plus some for topping (or a cheese blend)

Mexican Rice Ingredients

  • 1 cup long grain white rice
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • ¾ cup tomato sauce
  • 1¼ cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Make the rice: in a large saucepan heat oil on medium heat; add rice, stir and cook for 2 minutes; gradually add broth and tomato sauce, stirring constantly; Add dry seasonings; bring to boil for 2 minutes; reduce heat to simmer, cover and allow to cook for 18-20 minutes
    1 cup long grain white rice, 1 tablespoon oil, ¾ cup tomato sauce, 1¼ cups chicken broth, 1 teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt to taste
  • Cut peppers in half lengthwise; remove core, stem and seeds; pour ⅓ cup water in a 9 x 13 baking dish and place pepper halves in it, cut side up
    4 large Poblano peppers
  • Drain black beans; place black beans, rice and shredded cheese in mixing bowl. Season with taco seasoning and combine well.
    1- 15 oz. can black beans, ½ tablespoon dry taco seasoning mix, 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese, plus some for topping, 2½ cups Mexican rice
  • Scoop the rice and bean mixture into each of the pepper halves; top with shredded cheese; cover with foil and bake 10-15 minutes at 375℉

Notes

About the rice: You may have a little leftover, it all depends upon the size of the poblano peppers
About the taco seasoning:
Use whatever brand of dried taco seasoning you prefer

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 393kcal | Carbohydrates: 71g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 355mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 600IU | Vitamin C: 68mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1mg