Roasted Poblano Cheesy Rice

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 2

Delightful Roasted Poblano Cheesy Rice for any meal

by The Chefin Main

Prep

20 min

Cook

30 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 tablespoons butter
	1 1/2 cups onions , chopped ( about 1/2 a large onion )
	2 poblano peppers ( or 3 if you like )
	4 cups cooked white rice ( or try brown for a healthier version )
	1 lb low fat cottage cheese
	8 ounces low-fat sour cream
	2 cups cheddar cheese or 2 cups monterey jack cheese , shredded

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

6-8

Calories

526

Sugar

Fat

26g

Roasted Poblano Cheesy Rice is a wholesome and delicious main dish that you can prepare for lunch or dinner. This recipe combines white rice, cottage cheese, sour cream, and shredded cheese with roasted poblano peppers to create a cheesy and flavorful casserole. The dish is easy to make and can be ready in under an hour. It has a soft, creamy texture with a savory and slightly spicy flavor that will leave you feeling satisfied and nourished. Not to mention, this recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice.

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
2.	Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions and sauté until they are soft, about 5 minutes.
3.	While the onions are cooking, roast the poblano peppers. Place them on a baking sheet and roast them in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the skin is blackened and blistered. Cover the peppers with foil and let them sit for 10 minutes to cool.
4.	Remove the peppers from the foil and peel off the skin. Remove the stem and seeds, and chop the peppers into small pieces.
5.	In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked white rice, low-fat cottage cheese, low-fat sour cream, chopped poblano peppers, and shredded cheese. Mix well to combine.
6.	Transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13 inch baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly browned on top.

PROS

This Roasted Poblano Cheesy Rice is flavorful and filling, making it a great option for a main dish.

It combines the nutty flavor of rice with the creamy texture of cheese and the earthy taste of poblano peppers.

This recipe makes for a great way to use leftover rice.

CONS

The dish may be high in fat and calories due to the cheese and sour cream.

Also, the recipe may require some preparation time, especially if you need to cook the rice from scratch.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not particularly low in calories or fat, this dish is a good source of protein and calcium.
The poblano peppers are rich in antioxidants and may help reduce inflammation. White rice may also offer some nutritional benefits like Vitamin B and iron.