I love southwest-inspired cuisine, but the dishes are often unhealthy. As a dietitian, I try to come up with nutritious twists on recipes, which is how these stuffed peppers were born. -Amber Massey, Coppell, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Broil peppers 3 in. from heat until skins blister, about 5 minutes. With tongs, rotate peppers a quarter turn. Broil and rotate until all sides are blistered and blackened. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; cover and let stand for 20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a small bowl, coarsely mash beans; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, cook and stir zucchini and onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add corn, tomatoes, rice, seasonings and beans. Remove from heat; stir in 1/2 cup cheese. Set aside., Preheat oven to 375°. Peel charred skins from poblanos and discard. Cut a lengthwise slit through each pepper, leaving stem intact; discard membranes and seeds. Spoon 2/3 cup filling into each pepper., Place peppers in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake until heated through, 18-22 minutes, sprinkling with green onions and remaining cheese during last 5 minutes of baking. Serve with sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 579mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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