Quinoa-Stuffed Poblano Chiles

Name: Quinoa-Stuffed Poblano Chiles
Ingredients: 4 (5-inch) poblano chiles; 1 1/2 cups water; 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa; Cooking spray; 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons unsalted pumpkin seed kernels; 1/2 cup minced green onions; 1 tablespoon minced fresh or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro; 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 cups tomato juice; 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

16 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

4 (5-inch) poblano chiles
1 1/2 cups water
3/4 cup uncooked quinoa
Cooking spray
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons minced seeded jalapeno pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted pumpkin seed kernels
1/2 cup minced green onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh or 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cups tomato juice
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese

Directions

1

Preheat oven to 350°.
2

Cut chiles in half lengthwise; remove stems and seeds. Set aside. Combine water and quinoa in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
3

Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell peppers, onion, jalapeno pepper, and garlic; saute 2 minutes. Add pumpkin seed kernels; saute 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in quinoa, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, and lime juice. Spoon 1/3 cup quinoa mixture into each chile half.
4

Pour tomato juice into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; place stuffed chiles in dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over chiles; bake, uncovered, an additional 10 minutes or until cheese melts and chiles are thoroughly heated. Spoon tomato juice over chiles.