Skip to main content

Poblano Peppers for Mexican Monday

Weights and Step
Today was a return back to a normal rep number for me - 2 sets of 8 reps. So that means HEAVY. No skimping or it's just not worth it when you're only doing 2 sets. I actually thought that I was wrong and that it should have been 3 sets, but nope, that's what the rotation called for.

Chest - Incline flyes
Back - Double arm rows
Shoulders - Military press
Triceps - Lying dumbbell extensions
Biceps - Incline curls
Biceps - Hammer curls

It was supposed to be paired with plyo work, but I thought Jason and I might be running after work. So I only did 3 plyo exercises using a 12" step.

In the end, we didn't run today. Jason sort of changed up his weight days, so tonight he was lifting. I was a little disappointed as it was a really pretty day. It's getting harder and harder for me to want to do cardio indoors.

I really didn't feel up to plyo to be honest, laziness taking hold, but I did opt for a an intense step workout that is made up of a short step combo followed by an intensity blast (similar to plyo). The one I went for was Cathe's Imax 3, which I actually had not done in ages. I only did about 35 minutes then followed it up with abs and a stretch.

Monster Poblano Peppers
Clearly it's Mexican Monday, so I went with Acorn Squash and Peppers Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa. I had 2 monster poblano peppers begging to be used up. How could I resist? 

Black Bean and Tomato Quinoa 
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa
2 cups water or broth
1/4 red onion, minced
1 can no-salt tomatoes slightly drained
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 small can diced green chile peppers
To tasted: salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, cilantro, red pepper

Directions:
Prepare quinoa according to package but adding in the minced onions at beginning of cooking process. Once cooked, stir in tomatoes, green chile peppers, black beans, and spices.

Acorn Squash and Peppers Stuffed Poblano Peppers
Ingredients:
2 large or 3 medium poblano peppers (top removed, save & dice, and slit cut down side)
1/2 roasted acorn squash, cubed
1 jalapeno, minced
1 tbsp minced garlic
1/2 bag of red, green & yellow bell pepper and onion mix (thawed), and fresh would be ideal
To tasted: salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder, cilantro
Shredded 2% mixed Mexican cheese or vegan cheese (optional)

Directions:
Preheat oven to 425. Place poblanos in casserole dish, cover, and pre-bake approximately 15 minutes until just barely soft.

In large, non-stick skillet, saute jalapeno, the tops of the poblanos, bell peppers, onion and garlic. Season with all spices except red pepper. When peppers are soft, stir in the acorn squash and cook until just heated.

Remove the peppers from dish, pour the quinoa mixture into casserole dish. Place the peppers on top of the quinoa and stuff with pepper mixture. Top with grated cheese (optional).

Return to oven and bake another 15 minutes, until cheese is melted.
The slight sweetness from the acorn squash paired so well with the spicy peppers (thought they weren't overly hot). It was a nice contrast. This quinoa would be great as a side or even in a wrap.

Comments

  1. Sounds like a good day. Sorry you didn't get to run though.

    Dinner looks fabulous, as usual!

    Alicia

    ReplyDelete
  2. god those peppers look divine! o and such a good idea like u said for leftovers.. in a wrap.. or i guess even just as is chilled overnight.

    thanks for ur comment too btw.. yup getting lots of rest in today...ahhhh.. hehe.

    i totally get how frustrating and hard doing cardio is indoors. i find i can never motivate myself indoors. i think u do a good job at it tho even if u dont get to push urself like u want to.

    xoxo <3

    ReplyDelete
  3. Alicia @ Vegan Epicurean I think you can stuff poblanos with just about anything and they're good (well, maybe not meat). Hopefully tomorrow we'll get in that run.

    Kelsey @ Snacking Squirrel I'm looking forward to the leftover quinoa! It'll make one meal super easy this week and you gotta love that. Glad you're enjoying resting up!

    ReplyDelete
  4. I just bought red quinoa at Trader Joe's so I can finally make some delicious recipes! I think I may do this one for Cinco de Mayo.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Hey Love!! oooo I hate plyo...but I heard it is so good for you. What 3 moves do you do??

    I love Mexican! I love all these wonderful ingredients. So healthy :)

    XXOO

    ReplyDelete
  6. I would love to hear more about your plyo moves!

    Sorry you didn't get to run...it's always sad to count on it and then have it fall through.

    That pepper meal looks awesome!

    ReplyDelete
  7. i hate indoor cardio..i pretty much run/walk outside in 115F temps or in -25F. I dont discriminate and dress accordingly b/c i feel the power of FRESH AIR trumps all!

    ReplyDelete
  8. Megan @ The Oatmeal Diaries Good call on making it for Cinco de Mayo. I may use my leftovers tomorrow too!

    Kris @ iheartwellness I love plyo! I'm crazy I suppose. Since one other person asked about the moves I did do, I think I'll make that part of my post. But in short, I did wide jump ups, crossovers with weight and slow straddle jumps.

    Candice @ ChiaSeedMe See my previous reply to Kris. I think I'll add that to tonight's post. I think that's what stunk about not running, that's what I was prepared for.

    Averie @ Loves Veggies and Yoga I can handle the heat, it's the cold that gets me. But fresh air does take the cake!

    ReplyDelete
  9. Awh, sorry you didn't get your run in. Sounds like you had a great step workout though.

    ReplyDelete
  10. Okay seriously...this might be my favorite thing you have ever posted!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  11. AnonymousMay 04, 2010

    those peppers look amazing! yes you are right when you lifting only 2 sets you better go hard or go home!

    ReplyDelete
  12. Oh yum! I have been on a huge quinoa kick lately! Love the black bean quinoa mixture. Sounds delicious with the peppers!

    ReplyDelete
  13. She Fit Thanks so much for stopping by. I did still have a good workout regardless.

    Thanks Kelly @ Healthy Living with Kelly !! I love stuffed poblanos. Sooo easy.

    Kalli @ Fit and Forty Something Yep, it's not even worth getting changed into the workout duds if you're not going to push it with that type of workout. It is encouraging though when you can go so much heavier b/c you're only doing 2 sets. Made me feel stronger ;-)

    Thanks for commenting Sarena @ The Non-Dairy Queen Love your quinoa ideas. I look forward to reading more on your blog.

    ReplyDelete
  14. That looks amazing! Yea sometimes I'm just not up for cardio and I'm completely content just lifting weights.

    ReplyDelete
  15. I've always wanted to stuff a poblano. I was going to wing it but I'm super happy to have your instructions to go by now :)

    I love the mixture going on here, especially the squash.

    ReplyDelete
  16. Dawn @ Healthy Sand Diego Living Thanks so much. Yep, there are days when I only really want to do weights and other days when I want to put those weights off for cardio.

    Sarah @ The Ordinary Vegetarian Stuffed poblano peppers are so easy. You can really stuff them with anything. If you go with a winter squash or sweet potato and mash it, it helps bind everything and cheese isn't necessary or missed at all. Can't wait to hear if you try it.

    ReplyDelete
  17. MmmMMmmm this looks SO so good! Thanks for sharing!!

    ReplyDelete
  18. Thanks so much for stopping by Erin @ The Healthy Apron I look forward to checking out your blog now!

    ReplyDelete
  19. This recipe looks great!

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Love in Photos

In honor of Valentine's Day - Love in Photos Husband Family and Furbabies Friends Even if you're not a fan of Valentine's Day - I hope you have a wonderful day and remember the loves in your life.

Hump Day and More Pineapples

Full-Body Workout  I'll readily admit that getting up this morning was quite painful and almost didn't happen. I forced myself out of bed though not exactly excited about tackling a full-body Pyramid workout. Sort of daunting at 5 am really. I did the warm up from Shock Cardio Cardio Core Circuit (cardio only premix) then hit the weights. It was a pyramid up only so I increased my starting weight. I topped it all off with the first 2 1/2 drills from the cardio workout. I ran short on time and was basically spent. Squats into Plie Squats Step Ups (seriously hate these especially at 5:30 am) Incline Chest Flyes into Chest Press Pullovers into DB Underhand Rows Step Ups (freaking again) Static Lunges Overhead DB Press into Lateral Raises Deadlifts Kickbacks into Overhead Extensions Hammer Curls into Alternating Curls Calf Raises I am so excited to report that my new cross-trainers and running shoes arrived today. Can't wait to test both of them out. I waited way way way too

Hitting the Gym and Lazy Means Creative Tex-Mex Creation

Sunday, Gym Day Why do vacations and min-vacations go by so quickly? Just doesn't seem quite right. Anyway, we left Branson around 9:30 am to head back home. It was a pretty uneventful drive back, which is usually a good thing. We got home and unpacked, then I headed up to the gym. I started with a 10-minute treadmill run to warm up before hitting the weights for back and light legs then abs. I went with a giant set for back then supersets for legs. GS - 4x8 Underhand barbell rows Pullovers Double-arm rows SS#1 Rear-leg elevated lunges (Bulgarian Split Squats) - 3x8 Calf raises - 3x20 SS#2 - 2x8 Walking lunges Plie squats with low-end pulse Single-leg deadlifts - 2x8 I did some ab exercises, stretched, and called it quits. Lazy = Crazy Dinner I may have made it to the gym and washed a few loads of laundry, but I never made it to the grocery store - lounging in the pool trumped grocery shopping. This meant getting creative with dinner. We had another package