Modified Chiles in Nogado Recipe

Name: Modified Chiles in Nogado
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 poblano chiles; 1 lb ground turkey; 1 cup carrot, chopped; 12 white onion, finely chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup celery, chopped; 1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper; 2 teaspoons walnut oil; ¾ cup nonfat plain yogurt; ¾ cup fat free cream cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute; 1 cup chicken broth; hot sauce

Servings: persons

4 poblano chiles
1 lb ground turkey
1 cup carrot, chopped
12 white onion, finely chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup celery, chopped
1 (11 ounce) can Mexican-style tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons walnut oil
¾ cup nonfat plain yogurt
¾ cup fat free cream cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon Splenda sugar substitute
1 cup chicken broth
hot sauce

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
Heat olive oil in pan to medium-high heat.
3
Once heated, add onion and garlic.
4
Saute 2-3 minutes.
5
Add carrots and celery.
6
Saute 2-3 minutes.
7
Add ground turkey and brown.
8
Add tomatoes and salt and pepper to taste.
9
Cut one side each of Poblano Chiles and clean out inside, removing all seeds.
10
Wash chilie thoroughly.
11
Place in oven for 15-20 minutes.
12
This is not necessarily to cook the chilie, just to let it warm together and combine flavors.
13
To make sauce, combine first 6 ingredients as listed above.
14
Beat until smooth.
15
Add chicken broth last - 1/2 cup at a time until you reach desired thickness - you want it to be a little bit runny.
16
Add hot sauce as needed, you want the sauce to be on the sweet side.
17
Sauce is served at room temperature.
18
To serve, pour 4-5 T. of the sauce on each plate.
19
Place the stuffed chile pepper on top of the sauce.

905

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 poblano chiles, 1 lb ground turkey, 1 cup carrot, chopped, 12 white onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Modified Chiles in Nogado falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Modified Chiles in Nogado

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