Pizzas de Chiles Rellenos

Pizzas de Chiles Rellenos are a delicious and creative twist on traditional Mexican flavors, featuring roasted poblano peppers stuffed with a savory ground meat mix, all topped with fresh vegetables and baked to perfection. This Paleo-friendly pizza is both satisfying and healthy, making it a perfect dish for any meal.

Ingredients

• 2 large poblano peppers
• 200g ground beef (or turkey)
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 avocado, sliced
• 1/2 cup sliced bell peppers (red or yellow)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. Carefully slice the poblano peppers in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
3. In a skillet over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the diced onion until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the minced garlic, ground beef, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Cook until the meat is browned and fully cooked, about 8-10 minutes.
5. Stir in the diced tomatoes and half of the chopped cilantro. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
6. Fill each halved poblano pepper with the meat mixture and place them on a baking tray.
7. Bake the stuffed peppers in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the peppers are tender.
8. Remove the peppers from the oven and top with sliced bell peppers and avocado.
9. Sprinkle the remaining cilantro on top and serve warm.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 18 g
• Fiber: 6 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 80 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 10 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein from the ground beef, supporting muscle health.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables, aiding in overall health.

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