Black Beans Rice-Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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Black Beans & Rice-Stuffed Chili Photo
Black Beans & Rice-Stuffed Chili
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
2
large poblano peppers*

1/2
(15-1/2-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1/2
cup cooked brown rice

1/3
cup mild or medium chunky salsa

1/3
cup shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese or pepper Jack cheese, divided



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray shallow baking pan with nonstick olive oil cooking spray.

2.
Cut thin slice from one side of each pepper. Chop pepper slices; set aside. In medium saucepan, cook remaining peppers in boiling water 6 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water. Remove and discard seeds and membranes.

3.
Stir together beans, rice, salsa, chopped pepper and 1/4 cup cheese. Spoon into peppers, mounding mixture. Place peppers in prepared pan. Cover with foil. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until heated through.

4.
Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 2 minutes more or until cheese melts.



Nutritional Information:
Serving Size: 1 Stuffed Chili (1/2 of total recipe)
Fiber 5 g
Carbohydrate 38 g
Cholesterol 7 mg
Saturated Fat 2 g
Total Fat 4 g
Calories from Fat 15 %
Calories 236
Protein 14 g
Sodium 772 mg
Dietary Exchange:
Vegetable 1
Starch 2
Meat 1


This recipe appears in: Mexican