6
Chili Peppers, poblano, dried
3
quart
water
1
cooking spray
0.5
whole jalapeno pepper
, seeds and veins discarded, minced 4
medium garlic cloves
, minced 1
tsp
oregano leaves
16
oz
fat free cream cheese
, room temperature 0.5
cup
Cheese, Mexican, farmer
, crumbled (or queso blanco) 1.5
cup
Beans, pinto, mature, cooked
, or 1 can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed, drained 1
tbsp
vegetable oil
Directions
1 Slice off stems of chiles and remove seeds and veins. Boil water in a large pot and add in peppers. Lower heat and simmer 2 to 3 minutes until peppers are tender. Strain and let cool. 2 Heat a cooking spray coated frying pan over medium heat. Cook jalapeno, garlic, and oregano 2 to 3 minutes. 3 Combine cream cheese, white cheese, beans, and jalapeno chili mixture. Spoon mixture into poblano chilies. Pour oil in a frying pan and cook stuffed chilies over medium to medium-high 6 to 8 minutes, until golden on all sides.
Additional Information
Green bell peppers can be used instead of poblanos if desired.