Stuffed Chiles

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Ingredients

  • 6 fresh cubanelle peppers
  • 1 chicken breast, cooked & shredded
  • 1/2 cup grated reduced-fat Mexican cheese blend
  • 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 8 ounces canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/3 cup chopped red pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Put chiles on a hot grill or under the broiler, let skin blister and burn.
  2. Turn chiles occasionally so they don't overcook or burn through to the flesh.
  3. Wrap chiles in tin foil (or paper bag) for 10-20 minutes. The burned skin will flake off easily and the flesh will be slightly cooked by the steam.
  4. Slit the side of each chile, remove seeds and veins.
  5. Mix chicken, red onion, cilantro, red pepper, cheese, black beans, cumin, salt and pepper to taste. Stuff filling into the slits in the chiles.
  6. Line bottom of pan with rotel, then layer open, stuffed chiles.
  7. Sprinkle each with quesco fresco, mexican cheese and cilantro, melt in a 350°F oven for 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

371 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 25.1g 50% DV
Total Fat 13.8g 18% DV
Carbs 46.3g 17% DV
Fiber 10.9g 39% DV
Sugar 6.3g 13% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10236.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2211.8mg 47% DV
Cholesterol 30mg 10% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 189.3mcg 21% DV
Vitamin C 198.1mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.7mcg 4% DV
Calcium 736.3mg 57% DV
Iron 29mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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