Stuffed Poblanos with Bell Pepper Salsa

This is a guest post from Sammi of Grounded & Surrounded

As a mom it can be difficult getting our kids to eat enough vegetables. I think one sure way to get your kids excited to eat healthier is to allow them to help you in the kitchen.

In this Stuffed Poblanos recipe, your littles can open up the can of diced tomatoes and depending on their age they can also help chop the vegetables. Another simple task they can easily do is add the shredded cheese to the meat mixture and the lime juice to the bell pepper salsa.

As you can see, this meal couldn’t be any easier, especially with the kids’ help. The Mexican flavors are dynamite and are pleasing to both kids and adults alike. Plus, it’s a real showstopper with the addition of the colorful salsa!

Here is what you need:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 400F. Brown ground meat on stove top. Remove from heat and stir in fire roasted tomatoes, garlic powder, ½ tsp salt and cheese.

Step 2: On a cutting board, halve lengthwise the Poblanos and remove seeds. Place the peppers in a greased 9×13 baking dish.

Step 3: Spoon evenly the meat mixture into each pepper. Bake uncovered 30 minutes or until peppers can be easily pierced with a fork.

Step 4: Meanwhile, in a medium-sized bowl add tomatoes, yellow pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, red wine vinegar, ½ tsp salt.

Step 5: Remove stuffed peppers from oven and let cool for 15 minutes before topping with bell pepper salsa, additional cheese, plain Greek yogurt (or sour cream), and/or sliced avocado.

 Sammi Ricke likes to keep things simple, delicious, and nutritious in her kitchen. She enjoys the challenge of finding unique ways to incorporate “just one more whole food” into every meal while leaving just enough room for life’s essentials: chocolate and peanut butter. If you are looking for “healthified” versions of your family’s favorite meals be sure to visit Sammi’s Grounded & Surrounded Blog. You can also find her on Pinterest, Instagram, and Facebook.