Grilled Chorizo and Cheese Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    564 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Grilled Chorizo and Cheese Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers

A recipe for delicious Cubanelle chili peppers stuffed with chorizo, pepperjack cheese, Sriracha and other goodness, then grilled to perfection.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 cubanelle chili pepper large
  • 6 ounces Mexican chorizo use pork or beef, hot
  • 1 onion chopped, small
  • 1 jalapeno pepper chopped
  • 1 clove garlic chopped
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
  • 2 ounces pepper jack cheese shredded
  • cumin dash
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 2 teaspoons cilantro fresh chopped; plus more for serving

Instructions

  1. Slice the cubanelle peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the innards. Set aside.
  2. Heat a pan to medium heat and add olive oil. Add onion and jalapeno and cook about 5 minutes.
  3. Add garlic and cook 1 more minute, stirring.
  4. Add chorizo and cook 5-6 minutes, or until chorizo is cooked through. Add the mix to a mixing bowl and cool slightly.
  5. Add sriracha, cheese, cumin and paprika. Mix well.
  6. Stuff each pepper with the chorizo-cheese mixture.
  7. Heat a grill to medium heat and grill the stuffed chili peppers about 12-15 minutes, or until skins have nicely charred.
  8. Serve with fresh cilantro!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 564kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 29g (58%) Fat 43g (66%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Cholesterol 100mg (33%) Sodium 1381mg (58%) Potassium 672mg (14%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 5g (10%) Vitamin A 1225IU (25%) Vitamin C 113.4mg (126%) Calcium 243mg (24%) Iron 2.3mg (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 564 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 564kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 29g 58%
Fat 43g 66%
Saturated Fat 18g 90%
Cholesterol 100mg 33%
Sodium 1381mg 58%
Potassium 672mg 14%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 5g 10%
Vitamin A 1225IU 25%
Vitamin C 113.4mg 126%
Calcium 243mg 24%
Iron 2.3mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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