Southwest Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Southwest Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Add some spice to your life with these Stuffed Poblano Peppers! These stuffed poblanos are filled with a flavorful southwest ground turkey and rice filling and plenty of melted cheese. They make a great gluten-free dinner or appetizer and they can be made entirely in advance!

Author: Flavor the Moments

Meal Type: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: MEDIUM

Prep. Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

Calories: 826 kcal per serving

Ingredients

  • 4 - poblano peppers
  • 2 tablespoons - olive oil
  • 1 - onion
  • 2 cloves - garlic
  • 1 lb - lean ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons - homemade taco seasoning
  • 15 ounces - fire roasted diced tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons - tomato paste
  • 1 ½ cups - rice white or brown
  • 1 cup - black beans
  • 1 cup - corn kernels
  • 1 - lime
  • ¼ cup - cilantro
  • 1 cup - cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Halve the poblano peppers lengthwise and remove the seeds and white membrane.
  2. Place the peppers on a large rimmed baking sheet and coat with one tablespoon of the olive oil and salt and pepper, to taste. Bake the peppers for 10-12 minutes until tender, then remove from heat.

Nutrition

Energy: 826 kcal | Total Fat: 36 g | Saturated: 11 g | Trans: 0 g | Unsaturated: 1 g | Cholesterol: 115 mg | Total Carbs: 90 g | Fiber: 12 g | Sugars: 13 g | Proteins: 39 g | Sodium: 991 mg | Polyunsaturated: 7 g | Monounsaturated: 14 g

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