--- title: "Meatless Friday: Quinoa and Zucchini-Stuffed Chiles Rellenos" description: A Mexican classic gone vegan. --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2014/06/20/meatless-friday-quinoa-and-zucchini-stuffed-chiles-rellenos#) # Meatless Friday: Quinoa and Zucchini-Stuffed Chiles Rellenos Jun 20, 2014 11:00:16 AM  |  by [Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/guest) [![Meatless Fridays at CatholicMom.com](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/meatless_friday_logo_800x400-550x275-100.png?width=550&height=275&name=meatless_friday_logo_800x400-550x275-100.png)](http://catholicmom.com/2014/01/03/meatless-friday-shrimp-quiche/meatless_friday_logo_800x400/) This recipe for chiles rellenos is not traditional, but has all the flavor and complexity of Mexican cuisine. Enjoy! ## Quinoa and Zucchini Stuffed Chile Relleno & Creamy Chipotle Sauce [![quinoa and zucchini stuffed chili](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/quinoa-and-zucchini-stuffed-chili-550x364.jpg?width=330&height=218&name=quinoa-and-zucchini-stuffed-chili-550x364.jpg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/quinoa-and-zucchini-stuffed-chili.jpg)Yield: 4 portions Time: 40 min. Mexican Zucchini Saute: 1 TBL grapeseed oil 1 cup onion, white, finely diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 ears of corn, cut into kernels 1/4 cup vegetable stock or water 3 zucchini, cut into large dice 2 cups tomato, diced (fresh or canned) Kosher salt, to taste Black pepper, to taste Stuffed Peppers: 8 poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded 3 cups quinoa, cooked Zucchini sauté (recipe above) Creamy chipotle sauce to taste Kosher salt o taste Black pepper to taste In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, set to medium heat, sweat the onion in 1 tbsp. of oil for 2 to 3 minutes until onion is translucent. Add corn and ¼ cup of water or vegetable stock; cover and let steam until corn is tender, about 3 – 4 minutes. Uncover, add zucchini and cook for 3-4 minutes, until it begins to soften. Add tomato and cook for 2 minutes more. Season and reserve for later use. Stuff the bottom of the chiles with quinoa and top with zucchini mixture. 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