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Cheesy Stuffed Peppers

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

1

large poblano pepper, seeded

2

teaspoons olive oil, divided

1

/2 cup cooked quinoa

1

/2 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese

1

/2 cup chopped onion

3

teaspoons chopped garlic, divided

1

/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1

/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1

/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

2

tablespoons marinara sauce

1

/2 teaspoon chili powder

1

/2 ounces chopped dark chocolate

Vegetable oil cooking spray

2

cups baby spinach

3

/4 cup sliced onion

1

/2 cup sliced portobellos

1

/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained

4

ounces red wine

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Preparation

  1. Heat oven to 375°F. Brush poblano with 1 teaspoon oil. Mix quinoa with cheese; stuff inside poblano; cook in a baking dish 20 minutes. In a pan, sauté chopped onion, 2 teaspoons garlic, remaining 1 teaspoon oil, cinnamon and cumin over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in broth, marinara and chili powder; bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Add chocolate; stir until melted, 2 minutes. In a second pan coated with cooking spray, sauté spinach, sliced onion, portobellos, beans and remaining 1 teaspoon garlic. Pour sauce over poblano; serve with spinach and glass of wine.

Nutrition Per Serving

Per serving: 555 calories
19 grams fat 6 grams saturated
59 grams carbohydrates
14 grams fiber
23 grams protein
#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self