Mexican Stuffed Poblanos

Vegetarian
Very Healthy
Health score
76%
Mexican Stuffed Poblanos
65 min.
4
401kcal

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Looking for a delightful vegetarian dish that’s both healthy and bursting with flavor? Look no further than these Mexican Stuffed Poblanos! This recipe is a perfect blend of wholesome ingredients, offering a satisfying meal that is sure to please both vegetarian and meat-lover palates alike.

By featuring nutritious bulgur, protein-packed pinto beans, and a medley of spices, these poblanos are as good for your body as they are for your taste buds. The subtle smokiness of the broiled poblanos pairs perfectly with the zesty filling, creating an inviting dish that’s both colorful and vibrant.

Not only is this dish healthy, boasting a solid health score of 76 and only 401 calories per serving, but it’s also incredibly versatile! Enjoy these stuffed peppers as a flavorful side dish or as a hearty main meal. With fresh cilantro, vibrant tomatoes, and gooey Monterey Jack cheese complementing the savory filling, each bite guarantees a burst of deliciousness.

The best part? You can have this mouth-watering dish ready in just 65 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a nutritious weeknight dinner or an impressive gathering centerpiece. Prepare to wow your guests with this beautifully presented, wholesome dish that’s as nutritious as it is delectable!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup bulgur uncooked
  • ounce chiles green undrained chopped canned
  • teaspoons cumin 
  • 0.3 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  •  garlic cloves minced
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper red
  •  jalapeno seeded finely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • 0.8 cup monterrey jack cheese shredded
  • tablespoon olive oil 
  • cup onion chopped
  • 15 ounce no-salt-added pinto beans drained canned
  •  poblano chiles 
  • 0.5 cup onion red finely chopped
  • cups tomatoes seeded chopped ( 2)
  • 0.5 cup vegetable broth organic

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • broiler

Directions

  1. Preheat broiler.
  2. Place poblanos on a foil-lined baking sheet. Broil 5 minutes on each side or until blackened and charred.
  3. Place poblanos in a paper bag; fold to close tightly.
  4. Let stand 15 minutes; peel.
  5. Cut a slit lengthwise in each poblano; discard seeds, keeping chiles intact. Set aside.
  6. Reduce the oven temperature to 40
  7. Bring vegetable broth to a boil in a medium saucepan; gradually stir in bulgur.
  8. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 30 minutes.
  9. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
  10. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  11. Add onion and garlic to pan; saut for 5 minutes or until the onion is lightly browned.
  12. Add beans, green chiles, and cumin. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally.
  13. Remove from heat; let stand 10 minutes. Stir in cooked bulgur.
  14. Divide bean mixture evenly among poblanos. Press poblanos gently to close.
  15. Place poblanos, seam-side up, on a foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Top each poblano with 3 tablespoons cheese.
  16. Bake the poblanos at 400 for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  17. Combine tomato and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
  18. Serve with poblanos.

Nutrition Facts

Calories401kcal
Protein18.91%
Fat24.83%
Carbs56.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
93.88
Glycemic Load
11.87
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
29.856086808702%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.16mg
Hesperetin
0.67mg
Naringenin
0.54mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
5.67mg
Isorhamnetin
3.01mg
Kaempferol
0.53mg
Myricetin
0.15mg
Quercetin
16.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:400.9kcal
20.04%
Fat:11.6g
17.85%
Saturated Fat:4.86g
30.38%
Carbohydrates:59.12g
19.71%
Net Carbohydrates:41.6g
15.13%
Sugar:8.48g
9.42%
Cholesterol:18.86mg
6.29%
Sodium:519.11mg
22.57%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:19.88g
39.75%
Vitamin C:128.37mg
155.6%
Manganese:1.41mg
70.32%
Fiber:17.51g
70.06%
Folate:243.73µg
60.93%
Vitamin B6:0.81mg
40.25%
Phosphorus:376.1mg
37.61%
Potassium:1107.77mg
31.65%
Magnesium:120.51mg
30.13%
Vitamin A:1472.75IU
29.45%
Calcium:272.18mg
27.22%
Vitamin B1:0.39mg
25.98%
Iron:4.67mg
25.97%
Vitamin K:25.56µg
24.34%
Copper:0.47mg
23.29%
Vitamin E:2.64mg
17.63%
Zinc:2.52mg
16.77%
Selenium:10.86µg
15.51%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.84%
Vitamin B3:2.65mg
13.24%
Vitamin B5:0.77mg
7.72%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.93%
Source:My Recipes