Stuffed Poblano Peppers

This recipe is for stuffed poblano peppers with a mixture of ground beef, rice, black beans and vegetables, then topped with cheese and baked.

Prep Time15 minutes

Cook Time30 minutes

Total Time45 minutes

Author: Sara Welch

INGREDIENTS

6 large poblano peppers cut a slice off lengthwise, then remove seeds and ribs
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 pound ground beef I use 90% lean
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 packet taco seasoning
1 cup cooked white rice
1 cup black beans rinsed and drained
1/2 cup corn kernels thawed from frozen
15 ounce can petite diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese divided use
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
cooking spray

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Lay the poblano peppers on the pan in a single layer.
Bake the peppers for 10-15 minutes or until softened.
Heat the oil in a large pan over medium high heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5-6 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula, until the meat is cooked through.
Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
Add the packet of taco seasoning along with 2 tablespoons of water. Stir to coat the meat in seasoning.
Add the rice, beans, corn, tomatoes and 3/4 cheese to the pan. Remove the pan from the heat and stir to combine.
Divide the meat mixture evenly between the peppers. Top with remaining cheese.
Return the peppers to the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with cilantro, then serve.

Spicy Caramelized Squash With Lemon and Hazelnuts

This ultimate sweet-and-salty squash recipe can be done with most hearty orange vegetables, like sweet potatoes or even carrots (no need to peel any of these). The vegetables are tossed simply with olive oil and something sticky, like maple syrup or honey, and roasted until tender and caramelized. To add some texture back into the mix, the vegetables are finished with toasted nuts and plenty of fresh lemon zest for some perkiness.

INGREDIENTS

1 (3- to 4-pound) winter squash, such as kabocha, red kuri or butternut
⅓ cup olive oil, plus more for drizzling
¼ cup maple syrup, plus more for drizzling
1 tablespoon hot smoked paprika
2 teaspoons red-pepper flakes
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
¾ cup hazelnuts, coarsely chopped (no need to remove the skins)
Flaky sea salt
1 lemon

PREPARATION

Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut the squash in half lengthwise. Remove pulp and seeds, if you like. Continue to cut squash into 1 1/2-inch wedges.
Toss squash on a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil, maple syrup, paprika and red-pepper flakes. Season with kosher salt and pepper, and roast, turning each piece once, until both sides are evenly browned and squash is completely tender, 40 to 45 minutes.
Meanwhile, toast hazelnuts in a small skillet over medium heat, tossing frequently until they’re evenly browned, about the color of a good piece of toast, and smell almost like popcorn, 4 to 6 minutes.
Remove from oven and transfer squash to a large serving platter. Drizzle with olive oil and a bit more maple syrup. Sprinkle with hazelnuts, flaky salt and more black pepper. Zest lemon over everything and halve lemon to squeeze over before serving.

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