A new treat from the grill; rice and cheese-filled
chiles.
Stuffed Chiles
with Yellow Rice
- 3/4 cup uncooked rice
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric
8 Anaheim chile peppers
3/4 cup chopped Roma tomatoes
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/2 cup (2 ounces) Monterey Jack cheese, finely shredded
1/2 teaspoon salt
Fresh cilantro leaves, if desired
- Heat gas grill to medium
or charcoal grill until coals are ash white.
- Meanwhile, cook rice with
turmeric according to package directions. Drain.
- Leaving stems intact,
cut a slit lengthwise 1/2 inch from stem to tip of each pepper.
Carefully remove seeds and membranes.
- Combine cooked rice, tomatoes,
green onions and cheese in large bowl; mix well. Spoon about
1/2 cup rice mixture into each pepper.
- Place peppers on grill.
Cover; grill until peppers are heated through and cheese is melted
(8 to 10 minutes). Garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired.
Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts (1 serving):
Calories: 270, Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 15mg, Sodium: 350mg, Carbohydrates:
48g, Dietary Fiber: 3g, Protein: 9g