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Farro-Stuffed Poblanos

This is a variation on a recipe of completely unknown origin. It started with smoked gouda and bell peppers, but I’ve shifted and adjusted to bring it more in line with tastes I like.

Soaking the walnuts helps make them less bitter, I think.

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Farro-Stuffed Poblanos

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: California
Keyword: Farro
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 444kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup farro
  • 4 oz smoked cheddar cheese small-diced
  • 2 oz walnuts
  • 1 cup passata strained tomatoes
  • 1 tsp sweet paprika
  • 6 medium poblano peppers

Instructions

  • Rinse the poblanos and dry them. Turn on the broiler. Place peppers on a sheet pan and broil for a few minutes, flipping once, until both sides are roasted. Remove and place in a large covered casserole dish (with the cover on) to cool and steam. Make sure it's large enough to hold the peppers in one layer as you'll be using it next. Once the peppers have cooled, remove from the dish and remove the charred skins carefully. Cut in half and remove seeds and interior stem / membranes. Wipe out the dish to use again in a future step.
  • Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil with plenty of salt. Add the farro and cook for 15-25 minutes, until cooked. Drain well and shake to get most of the liquid out.
  • Meanwhile, soak the walnuts in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and dry. Chop roughly.
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF. Oil the dish you cooled the peppers in. In a large bowl, mix cooked farro, diced cheese, chopped walnuts, 1 cup passata and most of the paprika. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Fill the peppers with the farro mixture. It can overflow some if you have a lot of material. Cover, place in the oven and bake 15 to 20 minutes, until peppers are tender.

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 204mg | Potassium: 828mg | Fiber: 13g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 1523IU | Vitamin C: 150mg | Calcium: 263mg | Iron: 4mg
Nutrition Facts
Farro-Stuffed Poblanos
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat 20g31%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Cholesterol 30mg10%
Sodium 204mg9%
Potassium 828mg24%
Carbohydrates 55g18%
Fiber 13g54%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 17g34%
Vitamin A 1523IU30%
Vitamin C 150mg182%
Calcium 263mg26%
Iron 4mg22%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.