Chiles Rellenos

Skillet Fried Corn and Tomatoes
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Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 lb plant-based ground beef, crumbled
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 large poblano peppers (see Note; or use green bell peppers)
  • 1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1½ tsp chili powder
  • 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Cook onion in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until tender. Add plant-based ground beef, cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic. Cook 6 minutes or until browned and crumbly, stirring often.
  2. Meanwhile, cut a lengthwise slit in each poblano pepper; carefully scoop out seeds and membranes.
  3. Fill peppers with plant-based beef mixture. Arrange peppers, cut side up, in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker; top with broth, tomatoes, and chili powder.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW 6 hours or until peppers are tender; sprinkle with cheese and cilantro.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (16-oz) pkg frozen corn kernels
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (14.5-oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
  • 1 (7-oz) can chopped green chiles
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Cook corn in hot oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes or until corn is tender, adding water if needed, to prevent sticking. Add tomatoes, chiles, and salt.
  2. Cook 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in cilantro.

Nutritional Information

Main Side Total
Servings 6 6
Calories
338
150
488
Fat (g) 23 7 30
Sat. Fat (g) 9 1 10
Protein (g) 22 2 24
Carb (g) 11 20 31
Fiber (g) 4 3 7
Sodium (mg) 713 343 1056

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