Jun 08 2026
RestaurantsVista 18 Restaurant + LoungeTofu Black Bean Stuffed Poblano Pepper Recipe

Tofu Black Bean Stuffed Poblano Pepper Recipe

Time1h 30m
Serves4

vegetable pavé, sweet corn broth, black mole

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Ingredients

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Stuffed Poblano Peppers

Sweet Corn Broth

Method

Prepare the Stuffed Poblano Peppers

  1. 1

    Roast the Peppers

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the poblano peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 20-25 minutes until the skin is blistered and charred. Remove from the oven and place in a covered bowl to steam for 10 minutes. Peel off the charred skin and remove the seeds.

  2. 2

    Make the Filling

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced red onion and garlic, sauté until translucent. Add crumbled tofu, black beans, corn, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.

  3. 3

    Stuff the Peppers

    Carefully stuff each roasted poblano pepper with the tofu and black bean mixture. Place the stuffed peppers in a baking dish.

Prepare the Sweet Corn Broth

  1. 4

    Make the Broth

    In a large pot, combine corn cobs, vegetable broth, quartered onion, garlic cloves, bay leaves, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Strain the broth and discard solids.

Prepare the Black Mole

  1. 5

    Make the Mole Sauce

    Soak dried chilies in hot water for about 15 minutes until softened. Remove stems and seeds. In a blender, combine softened chilies, minced garlic, tomato paste, vegetable broth, and cinnamon stick. Blend until smooth. Adjust salt to taste.

Combine and Serve

  1. 6

    Bake and Serve

    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Pour the mole sauce over the stuffed peppers and bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes. Serve the stuffed peppers with sweet corn broth on the side.

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