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Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers

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Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers are roasted, then packed with a hearty rice mixture of spices, beans, zucchini and corn. With easy prep ahead and freezer friendly options, these stuffed peppers are a family favorite! This recipe is easily vegan and easily gluten free. 

Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers in a roasting dish with avocado cream drizzled over the top.

Table of Contents

  • Pepper Season! 
  • Ingredients for Stuffed Poblano Peppers
  • Quick Guide: How to Make Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers
  • A Few Recipe Notes
  • More Poblano Recipes to Love! 
  • Vegetarian Stuffed Poblanos Peppers Recipe

Pepper Season! 

My favorite time of year for seasonal produce is early fall. The commingling of summer and fall produce is the most abundant, colorful and delicious of all. But it’s the peppers, mild, medium and hot that really flip my switch!

One pepper in particular stands out; the poblano pepper. Mild and perfect for stuffing, this pepper’s flavor profile is slightly sweet, smoky and so perfectly paired with Mexican spices, rice and beans.

Worth the effort, charring and peeling the skin brings out poblano chilis best flavors with a hint of smoky, earthy notes and mellows its mild heat just a bit.

Fresh poblano peppers in a white dish.    Roasted Poblano Peppers on a sheetpan. Peeling poblano peppers after roasting.    Deseeding roasted poblanos on a cutting board.

Ingredients for Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Made with pantry staples and fresh ingredients, in summary, here’s what you’ll need to pull this stuffed poblano recipe together (see recipe card for details):

  • Poblano Peppers
  • Onion
  • Bell Pepper
  • Long Grain White Rice
  • Cumin, Paprika, Chili Powder, Garlic
  • Tomato Paste
  • Prepared Salsa
  • Zucchini
  • Corn – fresh or frozen
  • Pinto or Black Beans
  • Pepper or Monterey Jack Cheese
  • Lime Juice

Adding seasoning to the rice, onion and bell pepper mixture in a Dutch oven.    Removing corn kernals with a knife.Chopping zucchini on a cutting board.    Mixing the rice with fresh veggies that'll be stuffed into Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers. Adding beans to the rice mixture, to be stuffed into stuffed poblano peppers.

Quick Guide: How to Make Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers

This recipe has several steps, but it flows easily. Here’s a summary of how to do it (see recipe card for details): 

  • First, blister the poblanos in the oven. This brings out their smoky flavors and softens the peppers.
  • Second, make the Mexican spiced rice (stuffing) and prepare the veggies.
  • Third, after the peppers are roasted, peel and de-seed the poblanos.
  • Fourth, to the rice mixture, stir in the zucchini, corn, beans and cheese (if using). 
  • Next, stuff the poblano peppers, then bake. 
  • Last, whip up the avocado cream (optional) while the peppers bake. 

For meal prep, assemble, cover and refrigerate the stuffed poblano peppers for up to two days. Bake when ready to share. 

Stuffed Poblano Peppers recipe in a roasting dish with avocado cream drizzled over the top.

A Few Recipe Notes

  • There are many condiments to share vegetarian stuffed poblanos with. I love a dollop of sour cream and either sliced avocados or avocado cream (see recipe), but here are a few other options from the blog:
    • Easy Homemade Salsa
    • Creamy Guacamole with Sour Cream
    • Jalapeno Lime Guacamole
    • Mexican Pepita Crema
    • Roasted Tomatillo Salsa 
  • Dairy Free? This recipe includes cheese as pictured, but it’s also delicious without! Top with avocado cream (see recipe) or my Mexican Pepita Crema.
  • Meal Prep: Make this stuffed poblano recipe up to two days in advance and refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • Serving Size: Poblanos vary in their size. Look for the largest poblanos you can get your hands on. You’ll need 8, or 1 1/2 lbs for this recipe. If you have any leftover stuffing, it freezes with ease and makes delicious leftovers!
  • Freezer Friendly? Oh yes! Store in a covered container and freeze for up to two weeks. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in a covered roasting pan at 350F.

More Poblano Recipes to Love! 

  • Vegetarian One Pan Mexican Quinoa
  • Sweet Potato and Black Bean Stuffed Poblanos
  • Homemade Sofritas Burrito Bowls
  • Creamy Poblano Corn and Zucchini Tacos
  • Pumpkin Two Bean Chili
  • Skillet Vegetarian Enchiladas Verde
  • Tortilla Soup with Roasted Poblanos
Stuffed Poblano Peppers in a roasting dish with avocado cream drizzled over the top.
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Vegetarian Stuffed Poblanos Peppers Recipe

Prep Time:30 minutes
Cook Time:50 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 20 minutes
Servings:8 Servings
Calories:211kcal
Author:Traci York | Vanilla And Bean
Stuffed Poblano Peppers are roasted, then packed with a hearty rice mixture of spices, beans, zucchini and corn. With easy prep ahead and freezer friendly options, these vegetarian stuffed poblano peppers are a family favorite!
Make the stuffing and avocado cream up to two days ahead for meal prep. Or make the entire recipe, refrigerate and bake the next evening. The stuffing can also be frozen for longer storage. This recipe is vegetarian, easily vegan and gluten free. 

Ingredients

For the Peppers:

  • 1 1/2 pound (670 grams) Poblano Peppers 8 medium peppers
  • 2 teaspoons Vegetable Oil like coconut or olive oil, plus more for the baking pan
  • 1/4 cup (35 grams) Yellow Onion diced small, about 1/4 of an onion
  • 1/4 cup (45 grams) Green Bell Pepper diced small, about 1/2 a small pepper
  • 1/2 cup (120 grams) Long Grain White Rice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoky Paprika
  • 2 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Granules or two small cloves of garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoon Tomato Paste
  • 1/2 cup (110 grams) Prepared Salsa I like homemade
  • 1 1/3 cups (305 grams) Vegetable Broth
  • 1 cup (140 grams) Zucchini diced small, about one small zucchini
  • 3/4 cup (80 grams) Corn fresh or frozen, from about 1 small cob
  • 1 3/4 cup (425 grams) Cooked Pinto Beans drained, about one can (black beans are a delicious sub!)
  • 3/4 cup (80 grams) Pepper Jack or Monterey Jack Cheese leave out for dairy free
  • 1/2 a Lime juiced

For the Avocado Cream (Optional):

  • 1 Medium Avocado
  • Fist Full of Cilantro
  • 3-5 Pickled Jalapeño Rings take it up for the heat!
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine Sea Salt
  • 1/2 a Lemon Juiced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin ground
  • Water for thinning

Serve With (optional):

  • Sliced Avocado, Cilantro, Sour Cream, Lime Wedges, Salsa, Pickled Jalapenos

Instructions

Roast the Peppers:

  • Set one oven rack to the top of the oven, another rack in the center and preheat oven to broil.
  • Make one slit in each of the poblanos from the stem to tip (the seeds will be removed after roasting). Arrange evenly on a baking sheet. Place the poblanos on the top rack.
  • Using tongs, turn the poblanos about every 2 - 3 minutes for a total of about 8 - 10 minutes, OR until they're nice and charred (blistered) on each side. Remove from oven and transfer the peppers to a covered container to steam for about 10 minutes (this makes them easier to peel). The peppers will be softish at this point.
    Lower the oven temperature to 375 Fahrenheit (190 Celsius).
  • Once the peppers are steamed, carefully peel the skins off the peppers, working the seeds out with a little bit of running water (this helps them cool as well) and a gentle knife keeping the peppers in tact as best you can. Pat dry and set aside.

For the Stuffing:

  • While the peppers are roasting, in a medium sauce pot or Dutch oven, add the oil and heat on medium until shimmering. Add the onion and bell pepper and saute' on medium low for about 5 minutes or until softened. Add the rice and stir for two minutes, slightly toasting.
    To the rice mixture add the salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and garlic and stir for about 1 minute or until spices are fragrant. Stir in the tomato paste, salsa and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Lid the pot and cook for about 16-18 minutes, or until the rice in tender.
    Remove lid and stir. The rice will be moist and creamy. Remove from heat. If the rice is sticking add a splash of water. Stir. Relid and allow to rest off heat for 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the zucchini, corn, beans and cheese (if using). Squeeze in the lime juice. Stir. Taste for salt adjustment. Set aside.

Assemble and Bake:

  • Lightly oil (or use pan spray) a casserole dish and set aside.
    Carefully stuff each pepper with the stuffing, shaping the pepper around the stuffing. Transfer to the casserole, laying the peppers snugly against each other.
    MAKE AHEAD: At this point the peppers can be covered with foil and held in the fridge for up to two days. Bake as directed.
    Cover the baker with foil, then bake in a 375 Fahrenheit oven for about 20 minutes or until heated through.

For the Avocado Cream (optional):

  • In a food processor add the avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, salt, lemon, and cumin. Whirl ingredients while drizzling about 1/3 cup (78 grams) of water in. The cream should be thin enough to slather or dip. Thin to desired consistency.

To Serve:

  • Serve family style right out of the casserole with sliced avocado, cilantro, sour cream, salsa and lime wedges.
  • Store in a lidded container in the refrigerator for up to three days or freeze for up to two weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, cover and rewarm in a 350 Fahrenheit oven for about 20 minutes.

Notes

Adapted from my Quinoa Sweet Potato Stuffed Poblanos recipe.
 
Nutrition is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate. If this information is important to you, please have it verified independently.
Serving: 1Stuffed Pepper | Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 656mg | Potassium: 437mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 867IU | Vitamin C: 77mg | Calcium: 204mg | Iron: 2mg
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