Welcome September with Fresh Flavors & Tucson Market Insights

Happy September! We’re easing out of the summer heat, and the evenings are starting to feel a bit more comfortable here in Tucson. This is a great time to enjoy the tail-end of summer produce—sweet peppers, fresh corn, and a hint of spice make for a perfect early autumn meal.

Recipe: Chorizo-Stuffed Poblano Peppers with Corn & Black Bean Salsa
Serves 6

Ingredients:

• 6 large poblano peppers, halved and seeded

• ½ lb. local chorizo (or spicy sausage of your choice)

• 1 cup toasted & cooked rice

• 1 2.25 oz can sliced olives

• 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

• 1 cup local sweet corn kernels (fresh or frozen)

• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed

• 1 small onion or half a medium, chopped

• 1/2 cup chopped cherry tomatoes

• 1-2 small red chile peppers (Optional- I used 2 tiny red jalapenoes from my garden)

• Juice of 1 lime (1/4 cup bottled juice)

• Handful fresh cilantro, roughly chopped

• Salt & pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. To Toast rice: Heat dry skillet to med- high heat. add rice, stir in pan until rice is mostly toasted. (It will look like an ashtray full of cigarettes) Add rice to riecooker. (for added flavor I use Chicken broth to cook the rice in, and add some of Penzey's Adobo seasoning. Veggie broth would work as well)

   

2. Brown chorizo in a skillet, then stir in cooked rice, olives and 2/3 of the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

   

3. Spoon the mixture into poblano halves, sprinkle the rest of the cheese on top. Arrange on cookie sheet and roast at 400°F for about 15-20 minutes, until peppers are tender.

   

4. Meanwhile, toss corn, black beans, onion, peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper (I used Penzey's Adobo seasoning).

   

    

5. Spoon this fresh salsa over the stuffed peppers just before serving. I served this with a side of Calabacitas (sauteed Zucchini & Mexican Grey Squash with onions & corn)

   

This savory, colorful dish bridges the seasons—perfect for a relaxed September evening.

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