Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Chorizo Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Delicious and easy! Poblanos seemed like a logical choice for kicking stuffed peppers up a notch. We were amazed by how well these turned out. Give them a try! Recipe could easily be doubled or tripled as needed.

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • ¾ pound bulk chorizo sausage
  • ½ cup cooked rice
  • ¼ cup diced onion
  • ¼ cup taco sauce
  • ¼ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded
  • 2 tablespoons taco sauce, or to taste
  • ¼ cup water

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chorizo in hot oil until completely browned and broken into small pieces, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove skillet from heat; stir rice, onion, 1/4 cup taco sauce, Cheddar cheese, and cumin with the chorizo until evenly mixed.

Step 3
Fill poblano pepper halves with the chorizo mixture; place in a small casserole dish or a pie pan. Drizzle 1 tablespoon taco sauce over each pepper. Pour water into bottom of the dish; cover loosely with aluminum foil.

Step 4
Bake in preheated oven until peppers are tender, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

477
Calories
37g
Fat
12g
Carbs
24g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 477
% Daily Value *
Total Fat37g 47%
Saturated Fat14g 70%
Cholesterol82mg 27%
Sodium1238mg 54%
Total Carbohydrate12g 4%
Dietary Fiber2g 6%
Total Sugars1g
Protein24g
Vitamin C36mg 180%
Calcium73mg 6%
Iron2mg 12%
Potassium486mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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