
Mexican Rice Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Servings: 4
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Rice
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
- 1 piece Onion
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 4 pieces Poblano Peppers
- 1 cup Black Beans
- 1 cup Corn Kernels
- 2 cups Tomatoes
- 1/4 cup Cilantro
- 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese
- to taste teaspoon Salt
- to taste teaspoon Pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the rice according to package instructions then set aside.
- In a large pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Add the cooked rice, black beans, corn, tomatoes, cilantro, and half of the cheese to the pan. Season with salt and pepper, then stir until well combined.
- Cut a slit down one side of each poblano pepper, then remove the seeds and membranes.
- Fill each pepper with the rice mixture, then place them on a baking sheet.
- Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the stuffed peppers, then bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the peppers are soft and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.