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Poblano Verde

Poblano Verde: A zesty bake with ground chicken, black beans, poblano peppers, and a creamy cilantro-lime green sauce. Perfect for a flavorful meal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Servings: 5 people

Equipment

  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Baking Sheet
  • Knife and Cutting Board
  • Large Skillet
  • Spoon

Ingredients

Verde Sauce

  • 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1/4 Cup Mayo
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 1 Bunch Fresh Cilantro rinsed
  • 1 Large Jalapeño
  • 1 tbsp Ranch Seasoning Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin

Other Ingredients

  • 3 Large Poblano Peppers
  • 1 15 oz can Black Beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 Cup Shredded Colby Jack Cheese
  • 1 lb Ground Chicken or Turkey
  • 1 tbsp Water
  • 1/2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup Green Onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup Cherry Tomatoes sliced
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream

Instructions

Verde Sauce

  • In a food processor or blender, add 1/2 cup of sour cream, 1/4 cup mayo, 2 tbsp lime juice, one bunch of cilantro (even the stems can go in), one jalapeño (if you like spicy food, throw the whole thing in, if you want a milder sauce deseed it first), 1 tbsp of powdered ranch seasoning, and 1/2 tsp of cumin. Blend until smooth. You should have about 1 1/2 cups of sauce.

Other Ingredients

  • Preheat the oven to 400°. Rinse the poblano peppers, slice them in half, and remove all the seeds. Arrange them on a baking sheet.
  • In a large skillet, add a 1/2 tbsp of olive oil and cook the 1lb of ground chicken/turkey. Season the meat with a 1/2 tsp of cumin, 1/2 tsp of chili powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp pepper. Add a 1/2 tbsp of water to help the spices more evenly coat the meat.
  • Once the ground chicken/turkey is cooked, remove the skillet from the heat and add one 15oz can of drained/rinsed black beans and the Verde sauce you made earlier. Stir to combine.
  • Fill each pepper with the ground chicken/turkey black bean mix and top each with cheese. Place the peppers in the oven on the middle rack and bake for 25-35 minutes. They're done when the cheese becomes golden brown and the pepper is tender.
  • Serve immediately topped with sour cream, chopped green onion, and sliced cherry tomatoes. Enjoy!