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Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes 1 teaspoon olive oil 2 cloves minced garlic ½ yellow onion, diced ½ jalapeno, seeded, diced ¾ cup uncooked rice or quinoa ½ cup vegetable broth 1 15 oz can black beans, drained 1 medium sweet potato, peeled diced |
2 tomatoes, chopped 1 tablespoon chile powder ½ teaspoon cumin ½ teaspoon dried oregano ½ cup chopped cilantro 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt & pepper 3 bell peppers ¾ cup shredded cheese |
- Preheat oven to 400 F. In a saute pan over medium-high heat add olive oil. Add onion, jalapeno, garlic, and saute until onions begin to soften and turn translucent, about 4-5 minutes. Place into bowl and set aside.
- Cook rice or quinoa according to directions.
- While rice/quinoa is cooking place a medium pot over high heat and fill with water, bring to a boil and add diced sweet potato. Reduce heat to medium, cover and cook to about 6 minutes or until potatoes are fork tender. This might take more or less time depending on the size you dice your sweet potatoes.
- Once tender, train sweet potatoes and place into bowl with cooked rice/quinoa and onion mixture. Gently stir in black beans, tomatoes, ½ cup vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, oregano, cilantro, red pepper flakes, and salt & pepper.
- Arrange peppers in large skillet or baking pan and studd with a healing ½ cup of mixture. Cover with folk and bake for 20-30 minutes until tender . Uncover and sprinkle each with 2 tablespoons shredded cheese. Place in oven for 5 minutes longer or until cheese melts. Remove and serve immediately with topping such as sour cream or your favorite hot sauce or guacamole.
Cucumber Salad with Charred Onion
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
1 fresno chile, thinly sliced into rings, seeded if desired
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 medium red onions, sliced into ¼ inch rounds
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for serving
Salt & pepper
1 cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
Cook Time: 10 minutes
1 fresno chile, thinly sliced into rings, seeded if desired
4 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 medium red onions, sliced into ¼ inch rounds
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more for serving
Salt & pepper
1 cucumber, sliced into thin rounds
¼ teaspoon dried oregano
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat. Combine chile and 2 tablespoons vinegar in a small bowl; set aside. Place onions on a baking sheet drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil, season with salt & pepper. Turn to coat.
- Saute onions until lightly charred and softened. About 2-4 minutes per side. Transfer to large bowl and toss with remaining 2 tablespoons of vinegar; let cool.
- Coarsely chop ½ cup grilled onion and return to bowl. Add chile and soaking liquid, cucumber, dried oregano, and 2 tablespoons oil and toss to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, and drizzle more oil on top if desired.