Cheesy Stuffed Peppers Recipe

Cheesy Stuffed Peppers Recipe

  • 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
  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.