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Turkey and Cheddar Stuffed Poblano Peppers

A recipe for poblano peppers stuffed with seasoned ground turkey, jalapeno peppers and cheese, then baked.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 2
Calories: 482kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 large poblano peppers
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic chopped
  • 12 ounces ground turkey
  • 2 tablespoons taco seasonings
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro + extra for garnish
  • 3 ounces shredded white cheddar cheese
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • Limes for garnish

Instructions

  • Set your oven to broil and set the poblano peppers onto a baking sheet.
  • Broil the peppers from the middle of the oven, not too close to the direct heat. Broil about 8-10 minutes, then flip the peppers. Cook another 5-6 minutes, or untili the skins are nicely charred.
  • Remove from the oven and cool slightly, then set into a paper bag or something you can allow them steam within. This will loosen the skins for you.
  • Set oven to 350 degrees.
  • On the stove, heat a pan to medium heat and add olive oil.
  • Add onion and jalapeno peppers and cook about 5 minutes to soften.
  • Add garlic and cook 1 minute, stirring.
  • Add ground turkey and cook about 3 minutes, browning the meat, then begin to break it up with a wooden spoon and stir.
  • Add in taco seasonings and cook about 8-10 minutes, or until the turkey meat is cooked through.
  • Salt and pepper to your tastes.
  • Add a half cup of water and reduce to low. Simmer about 10 minutes to allow flavors to incorporate.
  • Stir in cilantro and lime juice. Stir and remove from heat.
  • Take the poblano peppers and remove the outer charred skins. It should peel right off easily.
  • Make a slit in the top of the peppers and remove the innards.
  • Stuff each pepper with half of the turkey mixture, then split the cheese between them. Make sure everything is nice and stuffed inside.
  • Bake for 7 or 8 minutes, or until the cheeses are nicely melted.
  • Remove, then garnish with lime wedges and chopped cilantro.
  • Serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 52g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 559mg | Potassium: 866mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1320IU | Vitamin C: 118.4mg | Calcium: 342mg | Iron: 2.3mg