Stuffed Chiles

This is my healthier take on chiles rellenos.  Rather than battering and deep frying, I treated these more like Mexican stuffed peppers.  The result was a satisfying, vegetarian dinner!

Serves 2

Ingredients:

2 large poblano peppers, halved and seeded
1/2 brown rice
1 cup vegetable or chicken stock
1/2 sweet onion, diced
1/4 cup raisins
1 clove garlic, smashed and diced
1 Tbsp cumin
2 tsp olive oil
1 cup cheese (I mixed sharp cheddar and cotija)
chopped cilantro
salt to taste

Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 400.
2. Heat olive oil in a small to medium sauce pan.  Add the onions and saute until softened (about 5 minutes).
3.  Add the raisins and garlic.  Cook for about a minute.
4.  Add the rice and the cumin and toast for a few minutes, stirring regularly.
5.  Add the stock.  Stir and bring to a boil.  Cover and reduce to a simmer.  Continue to cook until the rice is cooked through and the liquid is all absorbed (about 20 minutes).
6.  Stir in the cilantro and fluff the rice with a fork. 
7.  Fill the chiles with the rice mixture.  Top with cheese.  Bake until the peppers are soft and the cheese is melted and bubbling (about 20 minutes).

Enjoy!

Stir-Fried Kale and Broccoli Florets

From allrecipes.com

"Kale and broccoli are stir-fried with slivered garlic and chopped chili peppers, and finished with a splash of lime juice for a bright-tasting, satisfying side dish."

Ingredients
1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil
7 cloves garlic, sliced
1 chile pepper, chopped (optional)
1 head fresh broccoli, chopped
1 bunch kale, stems removed and chopped
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes, cut in thin strips
juice of 2 limes
salt

Directions
Heat olive oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Stir in garlic and chile pepper; cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in broccoli; cook 1 minute. Add kale, and cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes. Pour in lime juice, and season with salt to taste. Toss well.