stuffed poblanos

fast and easy

Fast & Easy Dinner: Stuffed Poblanos

Stuffed poblanos are an excellent choice for a festive Cinco de Mayo dinner, and if a chorizo and shrimp filling doesn't support your meat-free lifestyle, I've got the perfect vegetarian variation for you.

Stuffed poblanos are an excellent choice for a festive Cinco de Mayo dinner, and if a chorizo and shrimp filling doesn't support your meat-free lifestyle, I've got the perfect vegetarian variation for you.

This baked poblano recipe stuffs the pepper shells with a mixture of cornmeal, black beans, and jack cheese. A quick blender sauce consists of canned tomatoes, jalapeños, garlic, and onions.

The resulting dish is similar to enchiladas, but without tortillas. Serve a green salad with radishes and a lime vinaigrette on the side. Intrigued by the sound of this dish? Get the recipe now.

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The Amazing Rice: Rice, Chorizo, Shrimp Stuffed Poblanos

My rice journey continues with these scrumptious stuffed poblanos.

My rice journey continues with these scrumptious stuffed poblanos. I had chorizo in my fridge, so when I stumbled across this recipe I knew I had to make it. The chorizo is cooked with spicy and sweet peppers making for a flavorful rice base. Shrimp is stirred in at the last minute adding a surf-and-turf layer to the dish. Although the recipe doesn't call for it, I mixed a couple of tablespoons of cheese in with the rice before stuffing the peppers. The final stuffed pepper is a meal in itself that would be delicious at a Mexican fiesta. To see how I made it, read more