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Southwest Turkey-Stuffed Green Peppers with Quinoa and Corn

Main Course ยท Serves 2

Southwest Turkey-Stuffed Green Peppers

with Quinoa and Corn

Mild, earthy, sweet, and perfect for stuffing, poblano peppers are one of our favorite ingredients to use in quick (and delicious) dinners. Speaking of stuffing, we combined protein-rich quinoa with fresh tomato, sweet corn, and Southwestern spices for a twist on the traditional Italian profile. Once filled, the peppers receive a sprinkle of melty Pepper Jack and out of the oven, a dollop of zesty lime crema. These packed peppers are sure to satisfy.

Main Course
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Instructions

6 steps
  1. 1

    Adjust rack to middle position and preheat oven to 425 degrees. Wash and dry produce.

    Halve green peppers lengthwise; remove ribs and seeds. Zest and quarter lime (for 4 servings, zest one lime and quarter both). Dice tomato. Trim and thinly slice scallions, separating whites from greens.

  2. 2

    In a small pot, combine 1 cup water (2 cups for 4 servings), stock concentrate, and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then add quinoa; cover, and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until quinoa is tender and water has evaporated, 15-20 minutes. (TIP: Drain any excess water, if necessary.) Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

  3. 3

    While quinoa cooks, rub green pepper halves with 2 tsp oil (4 tsp for 4 servings); season with salt and pepper. Place cut sides down on a baking sheet.

    Roast on middle rack until tender, 18-20 minutes.

    Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream, half the lime zest (all for 4), and a squeeze of lime juice. Add water 1 tsp at a time until mixture reaches a drizzling consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Drain corn and pat dry with paper towels.

    Heat a drizzle of oil in a large, preferably ovenproof, pan over high heat. Add corn and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly charred, 4-6 minutes. TIP: If corn begins to pop, cover pan.

    Reduce heat to medium; add tomato, scallion whites, and Southwest Spice Blend. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomato breaks down, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat.

  5. 5

    Stir cooked quinoa into pan with veggies; season with salt and pepper.

    Once green pepper halves are done, stuff each half with as much filling as will fit. Nestle stuffed peppers into pan with remaining filling. (TIP: If your pan isn't ovenproof, transfer remaining filling and stuffed peppers to a small baking dish.) Sprinkle evenly with pepper jack.

    Heat broiler to high or oven to 500 degrees.

  6. 6

    Transfer pan with stuffed green peppers to middle rack; broil or bake until cheese is melted and lightly browned, 2-3 minutes.

    Remove from oven; top with lime crema and scallion greens.

    Divide between plates. Serve with remaining lime wedges on the side.

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