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    Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    Published: Jan 3, 2022 · Modified: May 13, 2023 by Nosheen Babar · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    My first recipe of 2022, these Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers evolved as a result of an accidental grocery delivery! The perfect delicious and healthy recipe to kickstart the New Year with, you won't want to give this one a miss!

    vegetarian stuffed poblano peppers

    What Are Poblano Peppers?

    According to www.thespruceeats.com poblano peppers are named after the town Puebla, Mexico. The mild pepper is a popular part of Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. Eaten roasted and skinned as well as stuffed, they taste similar to bell peppers.

    With almost 0 % fat and only 13 calories per pepper, this beautiful green fruit is very diet friendly. Add to that the high protein, iron, fibre and vitamin A, along with the low carbs and you have a nutritionally dense ingredient for a meal.

    How To Cook Poblano Peppers

    The poblano has a very thick skin. Due to this, the most common method of cooking the pepper is to roast it and remove the charred skin. The roasting also helps to bring out the sweet taste of the pepper, enhancing it's flavor. The roasting can be done in the oven, on a stove top, or on a grill.

    However, in many cultures, stuffed peppers are also very popular. In this case, the skin is not necessarily removed. The traditional Mexican or Southwestern style stuffed Poblanos contain assorted fillings topped with some form of cheese.

    Stuffed Peppers Around The World

    Stuffed Peppers seem to be a popular recipe around the world. Spain, India, and the Eastern Mediterranean, to name a few countries, eat a variety of peppers with assorted stuffings. The peppers used range anywhere from the milder bell pepper to spicier chilies. The fillings can be meat based or vegetarian and are coupled with spices and sauces based on the particular regions cuisine.

    Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Pepper Recipe

    This recipe is based on a Pakistani version of potato stuffed bell peppers, with a few variations. Since poblanos are similar in taste to bell peppers I thought I'd experiment and was pleasantly surprised with the results.

    The Ingredients

    Below are the ingredients for the Poblano stuffing. I like to make the potatoes a little spicy to balance out the sweetness of the peppers.

    TIP: I usually like to gather all my ingredients and have them measured and ready. This makes for a seamless cooking process and less problems are likely to occur along the way.

    stuffed pepper ingredients

    Next are the ingredients for the tangy tomato gravy. The purpose of the gravy is to add a little depth of flavor and moisture to the peppers. The sweet, spicy and tangy flavors fuse well together to create a unique recipe that will pair well with just about anything!

    tomato gravy ingredients

    Steaming The Peppers

    Since stuffed peppers are usually not roasted and peeled, they have to be cooked for a prolonged period. This makes the skin softer and more edible. I like to split my cooking into 3 stages. The first stage, as illustrated below and in this I steam the peppers to make them slightly tender.

    I add about ¼ cup water in a saucepan along with the poblanos, cover and bring to a boil. I then turn the flame to low and steam for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, I remove the peppers and set them aside to cool.

    poblano peppers

    Preparing The Gravy

    The poblanos are steamed and the gravy prepared as the potatoes are boiling for the filling. Simply saute the onion to a medium brown, add the garlic paste and mustard seeds and saute for a little bit longer. Next, add the tomatoes, all the spices and a little water to help make the gravy. Once ready, set it aside for later.

    tomato gravy

    Dry Roast The ChickPea Flour

    Dry roast the chickpea flour to give it a slightly nutty taste when it's mixed with the potatoes. The flour helps bind the potatoes so the filling doesn't fall out and also helps add much needed texture and flavor.

    roasted chickpea flour

    Filling The Poblanos

    Boil, peel and mash the potatoes. Add all the dry spices, roasted chickpea flour, chopped fresh herbs and lemon juice.

    vegetarian stuffing for poblano peppers

    Stuff the steamed Poblanos and tie a thread around them to bind the opening and keep the filling inside.

    vegetarian stuffed poblano peppers

    Fry the peppers, this is the second stage of cooking the skin to soften it.

    fry vegetarian stuffed poblano peppers

    Final Prep

    Once fried, place them in the pan with the tomato gravy, add ¼ cup water, cover and cook in the liquid on low heat for about 20 minutes. This is the third stage of cooking to soften the skin. Once done, plate as shown below, garnish with cilantro and enjoy!

    vegetarian stuffed poblano peppers
    vegetarian potato stuffed poblano peppers

    Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    Nosheen Babar
    These Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers are filled with a spicy potato mixture, sauteed and then topped with a tangy tomato based gravy.
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 30 minutes mins
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    prepping potato filling 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Side Dish
    Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
    Servings 6 people
    Calories 208 kcal

    Equipment

    • Masher
    • Spool of clean thread

    Ingredients
      

    Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    • ½ cup avocado oil
    • 3 poblano peppers
    • ½ cup water
    • potato filling
    • tomato gravy
    • ¼ cup cilantro

    Potato Filling

    • 3 red potatoes (BOILED)
    • 2 tbsp chickpea flour
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp cumin powder
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • ½ tsp turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • 1 lime
    • 1 tsp white cumin seeds
    • 1 tsp dried pomegranate seeds
    • 2 stalks green onions
    • ¼ cup cilantro

    Tomato Gravy

    • ¼ cup avocado oil
    • 1 onion
    • 1 tsp garlic paste
    • 1 tsp mustard seeds
    • 4 roma tomatoes
    • 1 tsp salt
    • ½ tsp turmeric
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • 1 tsp red chili powder
    • ¼ cup water

    Instructions
     

    Vegetarian Stuffed Poblano Peppers

    • Place the washed poblano peppers along with a quarter cup water in a saucepan with the lid on and cook on high
    • Once the small amount of water starts to boil, reduce the heat to low and let the peppers steam for 15 minutes
    • After 15 minutes, remove the peppers from the water and let them cool to room temperature
    • Next, create a slit in the middle, remove all the seeds and stuff the peppers with the prepped potato filling.
    • Using a clean spool of thread, tie the poblanos to seal the opening so they don't open up as you fry them.
    • Fry the peppers in the ½ cup preheated oil till the skin is lightly blistered.
    • Remove from the oil and as soon as they are cool enough, gently remove the thread
    • Place the fried peppers in a skillet with the tomato gravy and remaining ¼ cup of water
    • Cover and simmer on low for 15 minutes to finish the cooking and plate the peppers with a garnish of the cilantro

    Potato Filling

    • Boil, peel and mash the potatoes
    • Dry roast the chickpea flour till it smells slightly nutty
    • Mix the chickpea flour, all the dry spice powders, the lime juice, cumin seeds, dried pomegranate seeds and finely chopped green onions and cilantro with the potatoes and stuff inside the poblanos

    Tomato Gravy

    • Heat the avocado oil and saute the finely diced onions till they're a medium brown
    • Add the garlic paste and mustard seeds and saute for about 30 seconds
    • Add the roma tomatoes and all the spices and mix well
    • Add the water, cover and simmer till the tomatoes melt
    • Uncover, turn the flame on high and saute the mixture till you have a nice paste

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1personCalories: 208kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gSodium: 816mgPotassium: 813mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 915IUVitamin C: 69mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 2mg
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