Black Bean–Stuffed Poblanos

Name: Black Bean–Stuffed Poblanos
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 poblano peppers, halved through stems; seeds discarded; 2 tbsp. olive oil; Kosher salt and pepper; 2 cloves garlic, grated; 2 15-ounce cans black beans (including liquid); 1 11.5-ounce jar vegan queso; 1/4 c. pico de gallo

It's a (vegan!) weeknight winner.

By Kate MerkerPublished: Jun 16, 2024

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black bean stuﬀed poblano peppers with queso

mike garten

Yields:

4 serving(s)

Total Time:

35 mins

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Switch out the usual stuffed bell peppers for flavorful poblanos, then fill them with creamy black beans, savory queso and fresh pico de gallo. Easy, satisfying (vegan) weeknight meal, comin’ right up!

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Ingredients

4
poblano peppers, halved through stems; seeds discarded
2 Tbsp.
olive oil
Kosher salt and pepper
2
cloves garlic, grated
2
15-ounce cans black beans (including liquid)
1
11.5-ounce jar vegan queso
1/4 cup
pico de gallo

Directions

1. Step 1Position rack 4 in. from broiler and heat broiler. On rimmed baking sheet, toss poblanos with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Broil, cut sides down, 3 minutes. Flip and broil until charred and tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, in medium saucepan, combine garlic and 1 tablespoon oil and cook on low 2 minutes. Add beans (including liquid) and 1/2 cup water and bring to a simmer. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 11 to 20 minutes (depending on brand of beans); remove from heat.
3. Step 3Heat queso per package directions. Spoon 3 tablespoons onto each of 4 plates and top with poblanos, cut sides up. Fill poblanos with beans; top with remaining queso, then pico de gallo.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 504 calories, 18.5 g fat (4.5 g saturated), 15 mg cholesterol, 1,172 mg sodium, 64 g carbohydrate, 22 g fiber, 6.5 g sugar (0 g added sugar), 25 g protein

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