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Stuffed Hatch Chili Peppers

Latin Blend
Serves 2 (2 Peppers Each)
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 4-5 hatch chili peppers
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • 1 white-stem leek, roughly chopped (remove and discard the green stems)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 zucchini, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 yellow squash, chopped into bite-size pieces
  • 1 cup Guan’s Latin Blend Mushrooms, roughly chopped
  • 1 small sweet potato, peeled and steamed
  • 1/2 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce of choice (we prefer Sriracha)
  • Handful cilantro
  • Queso fresco/Feta cheese
  • Sea salt

Instructions

  • Start by preheating the oven to 350°F. Lay the hatch chilis on alined baking sheet. Cut a thin window slit down the middle of the hatch chili(vertically) using a sharp knife, exposing the inside of the chili. Remove theseeds and white pith. Pop the chilis into the oven to roast for 15-20 minutes,or until the skin is tender and golden. 
  • In the meantime, prepare the stuffing. In a medium size sauté pan on medium-high heat, warm the avocado oil. Toss in the leeks and sauté till golden brown, about 2 minutes. Add in all the spices and tomato paste, and mix well. Toss in the zucchini, squash and pinch of sea salt, and sauté for another 5-10 minutes, until they’re tender. Be sure to add a splash of water if the pan ever dries out. Once tender, add in the mushrooms and cook for another few minutes till the mushrooms wilt down. Set aside.
  • In a food processor, blend the steamed sweet potatoes with the hot sauce until smooth. Now remove the chilis from the oven and add a thin layer of the sweet potato sauce inside the bottom layer of the hatch chili. Layer again with the vegetable stuffing, top with the cilantro and cheese, and enjoy!