Poblano Pepper Recipes
These stuffed poblano pepper recipes are healthy, flavorful, and halal-friendly. Filled with meat, beans, rice, and cheese, they make the perfect Mexican-inspired family dinner.
Ingredients
- 4 large poblano peppers
- 1 lb ground beef or chicken halal
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 can 15 oz black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can 15 oz corn, drained
- 1 cup cooked quinoa or rice
- 1 cup shredded cheese cheddar, mozzarella, or mix
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley red pepper flakes, sour cream or yogurt
Instructions
- Roast Peppers – Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roast poblanos for 15–20 minutes until skin blisters. Cool, then slit and remove seeds.
- Cook Filling – In a pan, brown ground meat. Add onion and garlic, cook until softened.
- Mix Ingredients – Stir in beans, corn, rice/quinoa, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Stuff Peppers – Fill each poblano with the mixture. Place on a baking sheet.
- Add Cheese & Bake – Top with shredded cheese and bake 10 minutes until melted and bubbly.
- Serve – Garnish with parsley or red pepper flakes. Enjoy warm.