Chiles en Nogada

Chiles en Nogada is a traditional Mexican dish that combines the rich flavors of stuffed poblano peppers with a creamy walnut sauce, making it an indulgent yet nutritious breakfast option. This high-protein version includes lean ground turkey, enhancing its wholesome appeal while maintaining the dish's authentic essence.

Ingredients

• 2 large poblano peppers
• 200 grams ground turkey
• 1 small onion - diced
• 2 cloves garlic - minced
• 1 medium tomato - diced
• 50 grams almonds - chopped
• 50 grams walnuts - soaked and blended
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley - chopped
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
• 1/2 cup low-fat Greek yogurt

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Roast the poblano peppers in the oven for about 15-20 minutes, turning occasionally until the skin is blistered and blackened. Remove and place in a plastic bag to steam for 10 minutes.
3. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
4. Add ground turkey to the skillet, cooking until browned. Incorporate diced tomatoes, chopped almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and black pepper. Cook for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Remove the skin from the roasted poblanos, making a slit on one side to create pockets. Stuff each pepper with the turkey mixture.
6. In a blender, combine soaked walnuts and Greek yogurt until smooth to create the nogada sauce. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
7. Serve the stuffed peppers drizzled with nogada sauce, topped with pomegranate seeds and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 7 g
• Sugar: 6 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 85 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the ground turkey and Greek yogurt, promoting muscle health.
• Rich in antioxidants from the walnuts and pomegranate, which support overall health.

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