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Stuffed Peppers with Chicken, Rice and Beans

Servings

5

Serving size

2 pepper halves with rice and chicken
COOKING TIME
60 minutes
Stuffed Peppers with Chicken, Rice and Beans

Ingredients

5 pepper Poblano Pepper (or green bell peppers)
2 cups No salt added vegetable stock
1 cup Brown rice
8 ounces Boneless, skinless chicken breast
1/2 tsp. Salt (divided)
2 tsp. no salt added chili powder
1 tsp., leaves Dried oregano
1 tsp. Ground cumin
1 Tbsp. Olive oil
1/2 large White onions (medium dice)
2 clove Garlic, raw (minced)
2 medium Tomatoes (diced)
1/2 cup Canned no salt added black beans (about 1/3 can, drained and rinsed)
1/4 cup Coriander (cilantro) leaves, raw
1 Tbsp Lime juice, raw
1/2 cup, shredded Reduced fat cheddar cheese

Instructions

Gather all ingredients and equipment.

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

Cut each pepper in half length-wise, so that there are two “cups” for each pepper and remove the seeds.

Place the peppers on a sheet tray in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.

In a medium pot, add vegetable stock and rice and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cover. Cook for 30 minutes, or until stock absorbs. Do not stir while cooking. Once cooked, fluff with a fork.

Trim chicken breast and cut into bite-size pieces. Coat with 1/4 teaspoon of salt as well as the chili powder, oregano, and cumin.

Heat oil in a sauté pan over medium high heat. Add chicken and cook until 165°F.

Once cooked, remove chicken. In the same pan, sauté onions and garlic, until onions are translucent. Lower heat to medium and add tomatoes and black beans. Stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, let the tomatoes get soft and most of the liquid evaporate.

Fold bean mixture into rice. Add remaining salt, cilantro, lime juice, and half of the cheese.

Fill each pepper with rice mixture.

Top peppers with cheese and broil until top begins to brown.

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GERD / Acid Reflux

This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Lactose

This recipe contains cheese, and some of those who are lactose intolerant may be able to tolerate it.

Coumadin® (Warfarin)

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Gluten Sensitivity

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

Sodium

This is a low sodium recipe.

Recipe Notes

This recipe is great if you have a leftover rice dish. The Salsa Verde pairs well with it.

"When I die, I want to come back as a Mexican, a Poblano, a f****** grown-up."

Anthony Bourdain, The Nasty Bits: Collected Varietal Cuts, Usable Trim, Scraps, and Bones