Quinoa-Stuffed Poblano Chiles Recipe

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Quinoa-Stuffed Poblano Chiles
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°.
  2. Cut chiles in half lengthwise; remove stems and seeds. Set aside. Combine water and quinoa in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 13 minutes or until liquid is absorbed. Set aside.
  3. Spray a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add bell peppers, onion, jalapeño pepper, and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Add pumpkin seed kernels; saute 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in quinoa, green onions, cilantro, soy sauce, and lime juice. Spoon 1/3 cup quinoa mixture into each chile half.
  4. Pour tomato juice into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish; place stuffed chiles in dish. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Sprinkle cheese over chiles; bake, uncovered, an additional 10 minutes or until cheese melts and chiles are thoroughly heated. Spoon tomato juice over chiles.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 200.93 Kcal (841 kJ)
Calories from fat 44.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.97g 8%
Cholesterol 3.61mg 1%
Sodium 175.04mg 7%
Potassium 606.07mg 13%
Total Carbs 31.78g 11%
Sugars 8.13g 33%
Dietary Fiber 3.74g 15%
Protein 8.33g 17%
Vitamin C 74.6mg 124%
Vitamin A 1.3mg 42%
Iron 22.3mg 124%
Calcium 77.6mg 8%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 57.12 Kcal (239 kJ)
Calories from fat 12.71 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.41g 8%
Cholesterol 1.03mg 1%
Sodium 49.76mg 7%
Potassium 172.3mg 13%
Total Carbs 9.03g 11%
Sugars 2.31g 33%
Dietary Fiber 1.06g 15%
Protein 2.37g 17%
Vitamin C 21.2mg 124%
Vitamin A 0.4mg 42%
Iron 6.3mg 124%
Calcium 22.1mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.7
    Points
  • 5
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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