Pinto & Cheese Poblanos
Serves 1
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup quinoa
3/4 cup canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
2 Tablespoons cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon cumin
2 poblano peppers, left whole with veins and seeds removed
DIRECTIONS
- Bring quinoa and water to boil. Simmer (covered) for 15 minutes.
- Stir beans, cheese and cumin into cooked quinoa.
- Stuff peppers with filling and broil for 15 minutes, turning periodically until browned on all sides.
Variation: Swap 3/4 cup pinto beans for 3 ounces cooked extra lean ground turkey or sirloin.
Nutrition
Facts |
| Serv. size 2 stuffed peppers |
| Servings 1 |
| Calories 490 |
Fat Cal. |
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*Percent Daily Values (DV) are
based on a 2,000 calorie diet. |
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| Amount/Serving |
% DV* |
Amount/Serving |
%DV* |
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| Total Fat |
13g |
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Total Carb. |
70g |
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Sat. Fat |
6g |
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Fiber |
16g |
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Trans Fats |
0g |
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Sugars |
3g |
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| Cholest. |
30mg |
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Protein |
26g |
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| Sodium |
197mg |
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| Vitamin A |
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Vit. C |
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Calcium |
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Iron |
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