Mexican Rice Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Submitted by TXS3003

"homemade mexican rice on top of poblano peppers with mexican cheeses."

 

• Ready In: 50mins
• Ingredients: 10
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 cup jasmine rice
• 1 (10 ounce) can Rotel tomatoes & chilies
• 1⁄2 red onion, chopped
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 5 poblano peppers
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup mexican cheese
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans

directions

1. Fry rice in a little olive oil until it is lightly browned. (3-5 minutes).
2. add rotel (and juice), garlic, onion, cumn.
3. fry one more minute and pour into sauce pan with the water and beans.
4. boil for 15 minutes or until tender.
5. in the mean time, slice poblano peppers in half and remove seeds.
6. Broil peppers for 3-5 minutes to begin roasting.
7. Pile rice mix on top of poblano peppers and sprinkle with cheese.
8. bake for 15-20 minutes, until cheese is lightly browned.

Reviews

[JenInTally]

I was confused about the water...4 cups seemed like a lot, and when I saw that it only had to cook for 15 minutes, I was really suspicious. Mine simmered for almost an hour, there was still a lot of liquid, and the rice was getting mushy. The flavors are all there, but I didn't like the texture and will add less water next time.

 

[likethebird]

Followed the recipe exactly, except cutting it down for 2 people. Loved the flavors. Put salsa on top for extra flavor! Thanks!

 

[SRF68]

Very good! I did use Queso Fresco for the cheese and I didn't have Rotel so I just used diced tomatoes with garlic and onion. It turned out really well. thanks for posting!!

 

[Rita1652]

Loved this! I had 2 roasted poblanos so I cut the rice, onions, cumin and garlic in half, using 1/2 cups water. Leaving in the full amount of well rinsed beans and Rotel tomatoes. Brought it to a boil then simmered for 15-20 minutes. Scallions are not mentioned in the directions so I added along with the white onion that I used in place of the red. I did add fresh cilantro. I used a mix of cheeses, cheddar, monterey jack, asadero, and quesadilla cheeses. garnished with parsley. My DH enjoyed his with sour cream. Mine could have filled 3 pablanos perfectly. Thanks! Made for PAC http://www.recipezaar.com/bb/viewtopic.zsp?t=296583&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0