Cheese and Black Bean Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Charred poblano halves are peeled, filled with black beans, rice, and Monterey Jack, then baked and finished with lime and coriander.
- 4 pieces poblano peppers
- 240 g cooked black beans
- 150 g monterey jack cheese
- 200 g cooked brown rice
- 1 piece red onion
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 2 pieces fresh tomatoes
- 5 g ground cumin
- 5 g smoked paprika
- 3 g dried oregano
- 1 piece lime
- 20 g fresh coriander
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6 g salt
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Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking tray with parchment
- Step 2
Char poblanos over gas flame or under grill until blackened all over, about 8 minutes
- Step 3
Place charred peppers in a bowl, cover with cling film and steam for 10 minutes
- Step 4
Peel away charred skin, make a slit down one side and carefully remove seeds
- Step 5
Dice onion and tomatoes, mince garlic, grate cheese, roughly chop coriander
- Step 6
Heat oil in a large pan, sauté onion for 4 minutes until softened
- Step 7
Add garlic, cumin, paprika and oregano, cook for 1 minute until fragrant
- Step 8
Stir in diced tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes until slightly reduced
- Step 9
Add black beans, cooked rice, lime juice and half the coriander, season with salt
- Step 10
Stuff each pepper with the rice mixture, top with grated cheese
- Step 11
Bake for 15 minutes until cheese is melted and golden
- Step 12
Serve immediately garnished with remaining coriander
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