Chile Relleno with Lump Crab
SERVES: 4-6
PREP TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
COURSE: Main
Ingredients
- 3 poblano peppers, halved lengthwise and seeds scooped out
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- ½ red onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and diced
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 lb. lump crab
- ½ can black beans, drained and rinsed
- ¼ cup scallions, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup cilantro, minced and divided
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F with a rack in the center.
- In a skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Once shimmering add onions and jalapeño and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add spices and continue cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Transfer onion mixture to a bowl and mix in crab, black beans, herbs (reserving a bit of each for garnish), and lime juice. Season mixture with salt and pepper.
- Stuff mixture into halved poblano peppers and lay snuggly into a baking dish. Top with cheese, cover with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Turn on broiler, remove foil, and broil for 2-3 minutes until cheese is bubbling and golden brown.
- Garnish with remaining herbs, and serve with lime wedges.
