Chiles en Nogada (Vegetarian Version)

AuthorJulia ForesekCategory, , DifficultyBeginner
Yields6 Servings
Prep Time40 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time1 hr
For the Filling:
 6 poblano peppers
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 apple, peeled and diced
 1 pear, peeled and diced
 1 peach, peeled and diced
 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
 1/2 cup raisins
 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
 1/4 teaspoon cumin
 Salt and pepper to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
 Salt and pepper to taste
 1/2 cup milk or almond milk
 1/4 cup fresh goat cheese or vegan cream cheese
 1 tablespoon sugar
 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
 Salt to taste
For Garnish:
 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
 Fresh parsley leaves
1

Roast and Prep the Peppers:
Char the poblano peppers on all sides over an open flame or under a broiler until the skins are blackened and blistered.
Place them in a plastic bag or covered bowl to steam, then gently peel away the skins. Make a slit in one side of each pepper and carefully remove the seeds, leaving the stems intact.

2

Make the Filling:
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
Add the diced fruits, almonds, and raisins, and cook for a few more minutes. Season with cinnamon, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture cool.

3

Prepare the Nogada Sauce:
In a blender, combine the soaked walnuts, milk, goat cheese, sugar, and cinnamon. Blend until you have a smooth, creamy sauce. Season with salt to taste.

4

Stuff the Peppers:
Carefully stuff the fruit mixture into each poblano pepper.

5

Assemble the Dish:
Place the stuffed peppers on serving plates. Generously drizzle with the nogada sauce.

6

Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and parsley leaves over the top to resemble the Mexican flag. Serve at room temperature.

Ingredients

For the Filling:
 6 poblano peppers
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
 2 cloves garlic, minced
 1 apple, peeled and diced
 1 pear, peeled and diced
 1 peach, peeled and diced
 1/2 cup almonds, chopped
 1/2 cup raisins
 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
 1/4 teaspoon cumin
 Salt and pepper to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
 Salt and pepper to taste
 1/2 cup milk or almond milk
 1/4 cup fresh goat cheese or vegan cream cheese
 1 tablespoon sugar
 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
 Salt to taste
For Garnish:
 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
 Fresh parsley leaves

Directions

1

Roast and Prep the Peppers:
Char the poblano peppers on all sides over an open flame or under a broiler until the skins are blackened and blistered.
Place them in a plastic bag or covered bowl to steam, then gently peel away the skins. Make a slit in one side of each pepper and carefully remove the seeds, leaving the stems intact.

2

Make the Filling:
Heat the olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Sauté the onions and garlic until translucent.
Add the diced fruits, almonds, and raisins, and cook for a few more minutes. Season with cinnamon, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let the mixture cool.

3

Prepare the Nogada Sauce:
In a blender, combine the soaked walnuts, milk, goat cheese, sugar, and cinnamon. Blend until you have a smooth, creamy sauce. Season with salt to taste.

4

Stuff the Peppers:
Carefully stuff the fruit mixture into each poblano pepper.

5

Assemble the Dish:
Place the stuffed peppers on serving plates. Generously drizzle with the nogada sauce.

6

Garnish and Serve:
Sprinkle pomegranate seeds and parsley leaves over the top to resemble the Mexican flag. Serve at room temperature.

Chiles en Nogada (Vegetarian Version)
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