Grilled Chorizo and Cheese Stuffed Cubanelle Peppers
Also known as Italian Frying peppers. Cubanelle peppers are large and blocky. They are light green in appearance and they mature red. The thin walls of this pepper make it an excellent choice for frying. This pepper is not hot.
Ingredients
2 large cubanelle chili peppers
6 ounces spicy chorizo
1 small onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce
2 ounces pepperjack cheese, shredded
Dash of cumin
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons fresh chopped cilantro + more for serving
Cooking Directions
Slice the cubanelle peppers in half lengthwise and scoop out the innards. Set aside.
Heat a pan to medium heat and add olive oil. Add onion and jalapeno and cook about 5 minutes.
Add garlic and cook 1 more minute, stirring.
Add chorizo and cook 5-6 minutes, or until chorizo is cooked through. Add the mix to a mixing bowl and cool slightly.
Add sriracha, cheese, cumin and paprika. Mix well.
Stuff each pepper with the chorizo-cheese mixture.
Heat a grill to medium heat and grill the stuffed chili peppers about 12-15 minutes, or until skins have nicely charred.
Serve with fresh cilantro!