All posts tagged: stuffed poblano peppers

Quinoa and Black Bean Stuffed Poblano Peppers

There are lots of reasons that you are going to love this dish!  I love it because it’s a healthy, meatless, dish that can stand on its own, but at the same time, it can also be a great side dish for your favorite protein.  What I love most about this dish is that it is SPICY!  I love spicy food, but I didn’t want the dish to be all about the heat.  What I wanted to do was create lots of flavor to compliment that heat!  So, to do that, I tucked little bits of heat into each component, layering flavors and spice, creating an end result that won’t leave you breathing fire or reaching for the nearest glass of milk! Typically, when you see a poblano pepper, it’s in the form of a chile relleno that you find at your favorite Mexican restaurant.  The chile is stuffed with cheese, dipped in batter and deep fried.  Now, I don’t have anything against foods that are filled with cheese and deep fried, but realistically, that’s just not going to …