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Tex-Mex food can be high in fat and calories, but we love it, so I try to re-create the flavors in a lightened version. This is my best dish. It's a great do-ahead meal. I refrigerate the stuffed chiles and sauce separately and bake them together either the same evening or the next day. -Amy R. Sokol, San Antonio Ingredients:
5 large poblano chiles |
cooking spray |
2 1/2 cups thinly sliced zucchini |
1 teaspoon minced garlic |
1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided |
2 jalapeño peppers |
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained |
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce |
1 1/2 cups (6 ounces) preshredded part-skim mozzarella cheese |
1 cup shredded cooked chicken breast |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Preheat broiler.
2. Place poblano peppers on a foil-lined baking sheet; broil 3 inches from heat for 8 minutes or until blackened and charred, turning after 6 minutes. Place in a heavy-duty zip-top plastic bag; seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and discard skins. Cut a lengthwise slit in each chile; discard seeds, leaving stems intact.
3. Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray. Add zucchini and garlic; cook 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon cumin, jalapeño peppers, tomatoes, and tomato sauce; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Remove and discard jalapeño peppers.
4. Preheat oven to 350°.
5. Combine remaining 1/2 teaspoon cumin, cheese, chicken, and salt in a medium bowl, tossing to combine. Spoon about 1/2 cup cheese mixture into each chile, and secure with a wooden pick. Place stuffed chiles in an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; pour tomato mixture over stuffed chiles. Cover; bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Uncover; bake an additional 10 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
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