Grilled Stuffed Poblanos
Grilled poblano peppers are filled with sweet corn, black beans, garlic, herbs, cumin, and pepper Jack, then finished with pico de gallo for a creamy, smoky, lightly spicy bite. Charred on the grill and garnished with cilantro, lime, radish, and chili powder, they make a satisfying vegetarian centerpiece for a summer dinner or casual cookout.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Grilled Stuffed Poblanos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 52 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 88
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 54
- General Wellness
- 1
Prepare an outdoor grill for indirect grilling by lighting burners on just one side or pushing lit coals to one side. Preheat to medium-high heat (375 to 400 degrees F (180 to 200 degrees C)). Lightly oil grill grates over lit side.
- 2
Grill poblanos and corn, covered, turning occasionally, until poblano skins and corn are charred, about 10 minutes. Keep grill lit.
- 3
Transfer poblanos to a large bowl, cover, and let stand for 10 minutes. Meanwhile, let corn stand until cool enough to handle; cut kernels from cobs.
- 4
Remove and discard poblano skins, keeping stems intact. Make a lengthwise slit down one side of each poblano, starting at stem and being careful not to cut through to other side. Remove and discard seeds and membranes.
- 5
Stir together beans, corn kernels, cilantro, oregano, garlic, salt, cumin, and black pepper in a large bowl. Spoon bean mixture into each pepper, enclosing pepper around the filling.
- 6
For the cheese sauce, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat; whisk in flour. Cook, stirring, until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in milk; simmer, stirring, until slightly thickened, 2 to 3 minutes. Gradually whisk in cheese until melted. Remove from heat and keep warm, stirring occasionally.
- 7
Lightly oil grill grate over unlit side of grill. Grill stuffed poblanos, covered, until filling is heated through, 5 to 7 minutes.
- 8
Serve immediately with cheese sauce; pico de gallo; and (if using) cilantro, lime wedges, and/or radishes. Garnish with chili powder.
- Calories 520.72 kcal High 26%
- Protein 23.23 g Good Source 46%
- Carbohydrate 60.01 g 22%
- Total Fat 21.06 g High 27%
- Saturated Fat 8.15 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 50.06 mg Moderate 17%
- Sodium 1262.09 mg High 55%
- Dietary Fiber 15.8 g Good Source 56%
- Total Sugars 25.97 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 211.64 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 5.19 mg Good Source 29%
- Potassium 1351.75 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin A 151.91 mcg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin C 188.26 mg Good Source 209%
- Vitamin D 1.08 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Grilled Stuffed Poblanos is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Beans, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 520.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Grilled Stuffed Poblanos made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Beans, Black Pepper, Butter, Chili Powder. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Grilled Stuffed Poblanos?
- About 50 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 520.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Grilled Stuffed Poblanos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Grilled Stuffed Poblanos healthy?
- Grilled Stuffed Poblanos has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 520.72 calories and 23.23 g of protein, or 46% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron, potassium and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1262.09 mg (55% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.15 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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