GRILLED STUFFED POBLANOS

Grilled Stuffed Poblanos are a smoky, flavorful dish that combines the mild heat of roasted poblano peppers with a savory filling of cheese, beans, and spices. This dish is perfect for summer grilling or as a comforting meal any time of year. The poblano peppers are charred on the grill, enhancing their natural flavors, and then stuffed with a hearty mixture of beans, cheese, and seasonings. Topped with more cheese and grilled until melted and bubbly, these stuffed poblanos are a delicious and satisfying dish that’s sure to impress.

Ingredients:

• 4 large poblano peppers
• 1 cup cooked rice or quinoa
• 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
• 1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Lime wedges for serving
• Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the grill: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
2. Char the poblanos: Brush the poblano peppers with olive oil and place them directly on the grill. Grill the peppers for about 5-7 minutes per side, until the skin is charred and blistered all over. Once charred, remove the peppers from the grill and place them in a bowl covered with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap. Let them steam for about 10 minutes to loosen the skin.
3. Make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the cooked rice or quinoa, black beans, corn, half of the shredded cheese, diced tomatoes, chopped cilantro, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Stir until everything is well mixed.
4. Stuff the poblanos: Carefully peel the charred skin off the poblanos (it should come off easily after steaming). Make a slit down one side of each pepper and remove the seeds and membranes. Stuff each poblano with the prepared filling, packing it in gently but firmly. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the stuffed peppers.
5. Grill the stuffed poblanos: Place the stuffed peppers back on the grill, slit side up. Close the grill lid and cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
6. Serve: Remove the stuffed poblanos from the grill and serve them hot with lime wedges on the side. Garnish with sour cream or Greek yogurt if desired.

Grilled Stuffed Poblanos are a deliciously smoky and satisfying dish that’s perfect for any meal. The combination of charred poblanos and a hearty, cheesy filling makes this dish a crowd-pleaser that’s both flavorful and nutritious.