Vegetarian Chiles Rellenos
Spring Mix with Avocado
Wine Recommendation
Sutter Home Merlot
Ingredients
- ½ (2-count) pkg individual microwavable long-grain white rice cups
- 3 poblano peppers
- 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 (15-oz) can low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup low-sodium vegetable broth (or use low-sodium chicken broth)
- ¾ cup canned diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ cup shredded reduced-fat colby-Jack cheese
Instructions
- Preheat broiler. Heat rice according to package directions.
- Place peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet; rub with ½ Tbsp oil. Broil 2 minutes per side or until slightly charred. Cool slightly, and remove skins using paper towels.
- Reduce oven temperature to 400°F. Cook onion and garlic in ½ Tbsp hot oil in a skillet over medium heat 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in beans, cumin, and salt; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in cooked rice.
- Cut a lengthwise slit in each poblano pepper, and carefully scoop out seeds and membranes. Fill peppers with onion mixture.
- Stir together broth, tomatoes, and chili powder in a lightly greased 9-inch baking dish. Arrange peppers, cut sides up, over tomato mixture. Spoon a few tablespoons broth mixture over each stuffed pepper.
- Bake, covered, 15 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle with cheese, and bake 5 minutes longer.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 small clove garlic, minced
- 1 (5-oz) pkg spring mix
- 1 small avocado, cubed
Side Dish Instructions
- Whisk together oil, vinegar, mustard, and garlic in a medium bowl. Add spring mix and avocado; toss.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 3 | 3 | |
| Calories |
317
|
177
|
494
|
| Fat (g) | 10 | 17 | 27 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Protein (g) | 15 | 2 | 17 |
| Carb (g) | 44 | 7 | 51 |
| Fiber (g) | 12 | 5 | 17 |
| Sodium (mg) | 644 | 83 | 727 |
| T. Sugs (g) | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| A. Sugs (g) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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