Mushroom and Corn Stuffed Piquillo Rellenos
| Serves | 4 |
|---|---|
| Ingredients | Vegetables, Mushrooms, Dairy |
| Day Part | Dinner |
| Menu Part | Appetizer/Small Plate |
| Cuisine Type | Mexican |
Whether used as a starter or a main course, vegetarian patrons will appreciate both the depth of flavor and bright colors in this dish.
Ingredients
Stuffing:
1⁄2 cup diced portobello mushrooms,sautéed
1⁄2 cup diced button mushrooms, sautéed
2 cups fresh corn, sautéed
1⁄3 cup diced poblano pepper, sautéed
1⁄2 cup thinly sliced scallions, sautéed
1⁄4 cup grated Manchego cheese
1 tbsp. roasted garlic puree
1⁄2 cup heavy cream, reduced
Kosher salt and ground pepper, as needed
Vegetable Mix:
3⁄4 cup cubed calabaza, roasted
3⁄4 cup cubed red peppers, roasted
3⁄4 cup cubed chayote, roasted
3⁄4 cup fresh corn kernels, roasted
Sauce:
11⁄2 cups tomato sauce
11⁄2 cups piquillo peppers
8-12 whole piquillo peppers
Fresh cilantro sprigs, for garnish
Steps
- Combine all stuffing ingredients in mixing bowl; season with salt and pepper; set aside.
- Season roasted vegetables with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper; set aside. Puree tomato sauce and 11⁄2 cups peppers; set aside.
- Per serving: Make slits in 2 piquillo peppers; fill with stuffing mixture. Heat in a 350°F oven for 5 min., along with 1⁄4 of vegetable mix.
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Place roasted vegetables in 2½ in. ringmold in center of plate; remove ringmold. Top with 2 stuffed peppers. Spoon tomato sauce around vegetables. Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs.