Stuffed Peppers
A comforting dish of roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese and a savory mixture, perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Poblano peppers
- Cheese (e.g., queso blanco, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack)
- Eggs
- Flour
- Salt
- Pepper
- Tomato sauce (optional)
- Olive oil or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame or in the oven until charred.
- Place them in a plastic bag to steam for about 10 minutes, then peel off the charred skin.
- Make a slit in each pepper and remove the seeds.
- Stuff the peppers with cheese.
- In a bowl, beat the eggs until fluffy.
- Dip the stuffed peppers into flour, then into the beaten eggs.
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the peppers until golden brown on all sides.
- Serve with tomato sauce if desired.
Notes
For a healthier option, skip the tomato sauce or choose a sugar-free variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Find it online: https://www.glutenfreez.com/stuffed-peppers/