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Roasted Stuffed Poblanos with Smoky Quinoa, Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans

Vegetarian stuffed poblano peppers are hearty and packed with warming spices. This recipe features seasoned cooked quinoa, sweet potatoes and black beans stuffed into lightly roasted poblano peppers. Stuffed poblanos pair deliciously with avocado cream for dippin' or slatherin'.
Make the stuffing and avocado cream one day ahead for meal prep. Or make the entire recipe, refrigerate and bake the next evening. The stuffing can also be frozen for longer storage.
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican, American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword Stuffed Poblano Pepper Recipe, vegetarian stuffed peppers
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 208kcal
Author Traci York

Ingredients

For the Peppers:

  • 1 1/2 C Sweet Potato peeled and diced small, 220g
  • 4 tsp Vegetable Oil like olive oil or coconut oil
  • 1/4 tsp Smoked Chipotle Chili Powder or Chili Powder
  • 14 oz Poblanos 6 medium peppers, 410g
  • 3/4 C Onion diced small, 100g
  • 3/4 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp Cumin ground
  • 1/2 tsp Smoky Paprika
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Salt
  • 1/2 C Quinoa rinsed (I use Bob's Red Mill any variety), 100g
  • 1 Can Fire Roasted Tomatoes 411g
  • 1/3 C Water 78g
  • 2 C Cooked Black Beans rinsed and drained, about one can 349g

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 tsp Sea Salt
  • 1/2 a Lemon Juiced
  • 1/4 tsp Cumin ground
  • Water for thinning

Serve With:

  • Sliced Avocado, Cilantro, Salsa and Lime Wedges

Instructions

Roast the Potatoes and Peppers:

  • Set one oven rack to the top of the oven and one on the middle rack. Preheat oven to broil. Have two unlined sheet pans ready. Set aside.
  • Toss sweet potatoes with 2 tsp of vegetable oil and chili powder. Spread evenly on one sheet pan. Make one slit in each of the poblanos from the stem to tip (the seeds will be removed after roasting). Arrange evenly on the second unlined sheet pan. Place the poblanos on the top rack and potatoes on the middle rack.
  • Using tongs, turn the poblanos about every two minutes for a total of about 8-9 minutes, to get them nice and charred on each side. Remove from oven and place in a covered container to steam for about 10 minutes (this makes them easier to peel).
    Lower the oven temperature to 450F (232C) and continue roasting the potatoes for and additional 12-14 minutes. They should be fork tender when done. Remove from oven and set aside. Lower oven temperature to 350F (180C).
  • Once the peppers are steamed, carefully peel the skins off the peppers, working the seeds out with a little bit of running water and a gentle knife keeping the peppers in tact as best you can. Pat dry and set aside.

For the Stuffing:

  • In a medium sauce pot, add the remaining 2 tsp of coconut oil and heat on medium until shimmering. Add the onion and saute' on medium low for about 5-6 minutes or until softened. Add the sea salt, cumin, paprika, chili powder, garlic salt and stir for about 1 minute or until spices are fragrant.
  • Stir in the quinoa, tomatoes and water. Bring to a simmer, place the lid on and cook for 15 minutes on low. Uncover, and stir in the black beans and sweet potatoes. Taste for seasoning adjustment and allow to set for about 10 minutes, without the lid on, before stuffing the peppers.

To Assemble:

  • Spray a large casserole dish with pan spray. Carefully stuff each pepper with quinoa mixture. Bake, uncovered in a 350F oven for about 20 minutes or until heated through.

For the Avocado Cream:

  • In a food processor add the avocado, cilantro, jalapeño, salt, lemon, and cumin. Whirl ingredients while drizzling about 1/3 C (78g) 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, 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 350F oven for about 20 minutes.

Notes

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

Nutrition

Serving: 1Stuffed Pepper | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 835mg | Potassium: 590mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 5311IU | Vitamin C: 61mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg