Chorizo Stuffed Chilies Recipe

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Chorizo Stuffed Chilies
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Directions:

  1. Prepare stuffing:
  2. In a wide frying pan, crumble the chorizo.
  3. Add garlic,cumin and oregano.
  4. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until meat is browned. About 10 minutes.
  5. Discard all but 2 tablespoons of fat.
  6. Add spinach and mushrooms and cook.
  7. Stir frequently and cook until the liquid has evaporated, about another 10 minutes.
  8. Remove from heat and stir in soft bread crumbs, monterey jack chees, egg and salt to taste.
  9. Set aside while preparing peppers.
  10. Prepare chilies:
  11. Wearing gloves, leave the stems on and split the chilies lengthwise.
  12. Pull out seeds and ribs.
  13. Fill chilies with stuffing.
  14. Place side by side, stuffed side up, in a 10x15-inch rimmed pan.
  15. Bake, uncovered, in a 400° until chiles are soft and lightly browned, about 25-30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 132.97 Kcal (557 kJ)
Calories from fat 70.93 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.88g 12%
Cholesterol 25.09mg 8%
Sodium 224.51mg 9%
Potassium 377.11mg 8%
Total Carbs 8.3g 3%
Sugars 1.36g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.32g 9%
Protein 7.85g 16%
Vitamin C 7.5mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 24%
Iron 2.8mg 15%
Calcium 210.6mg 21%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 115.03 Kcal (482 kJ)
Calories from fat 61.36 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.82g 12%
Cholesterol 21.71mg 8%
Sodium 194.22mg 9%
Potassium 326.22mg 8%
Total Carbs 7.18g 3%
Sugars 1.17g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2.01g 9%
Protein 6.79g 16%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 13%
Vitamin A 0.6mg 24%
Iron 2.4mg 15%
Calcium 182.2mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.9
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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