Peanut-Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Directions

Active & Total Time: 50 minutes 
By Markita Lewis MS, RDN

Peppers: First, preheat oven to 400 degrees. While oven is preheating, cut poblano peppers in half lengthwise. Remove seeds and white membrane of peppers. Transfer peppers to a microwave safe casserole dish, open side up. Cover and microwave for 4 to 6 minutes, then remove from microwave.
 
Filling: In a preheated pot or large skillet over medium heat, cook onion in peanut oil until translucent, add garlic near end of cooking. Remove pot from heat and stir in tomatoes, corn, beans, peanuts, and taco seasoning. Spoon mixture into each poblano pepper half, then cover each pepper with ½ ounce of shredded cheese.
 
Put filled peppers into the oven for 10-15 minutes covered with aluminum foil. Remove from oven when completed and enjoy! Can garnish with additional chopped peanuts and chopped cilantro.
Notes:
  • Bell peppers can be substituted for poblanos.
  • If you don’t have Mexican shredded cheese, shredded cheddar or quesadilla cheese works well.
  • Leftover filling can be used for burritos or served with tortilla chips.


Nutrition information per serving (1 pepper half): 
Calories: 271
Calories from Fat: 97
Fat:  10.8 g
Trans fats: 0 g
Cholesterol: 13 mg
Carbohydrate: 32.4 g
Protein:  12.7 g
Fiber: 7.9 g
Sodium: 445 mg 
 

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