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Stuffed Vegetarian Chili Rellenos

Meal Type: Appetizer, Appetizers, Dinner, Lunch
Food Category: Vegetables
Dietary Preference: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 280kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 poblano pepper
  • ¾ tsp oil grape seed or avocado are ideal
  • ½ cup zucchini diced
  • 2 tbsp onions diced
  • ½ medium tomato diced, seeds removed
  • ½ cup black beans drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup plain yogurt Greek recommended
  • ¼ cup cooked quinoa
  • tsp cumin
  • tsp chili powder or smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp goat cheese
  • ¼ can enchilada sauce

Instructions

  • Wash the pepper well and let dry. Preheat the oven to 450º and put the peppers in the oven whole for about 5-10 minutes. Let cool for another 5-10 minutes.
  • Once cool, cut the peppers in half. Scoop out the seeds with a spoon and set aside. In a large pan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, cook the zucchini and onions for about 5-6 minutes.
  • Add in the chopped tomatoes and cook until tomatoes, zucchini and onion are soft. Add the quinoa, cumin, chili powder, black beans, and yogurt to your hot pan. Mix gently.
  • Stuff/spoon the mixture into the peppers, and top each with a bit of crumbled goat cheese and enchilada sauce. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Natural Sugar: 9g
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