Foryoueats: Queso Stuffed Poblanos

Ingredients

• For the Sauce (makes extra to save for later):
• 1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes
• half of a red onion, chopped (reserve a small amount for the mushrooms later)
• a big handful of cilantro
• 1 jalapeño pepper (remove the seeds and ribs if you want it mild)
• 1 cup water
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• For the Poblano Peppers:
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 8 ounces fresh mushrooms
• 8 ounces fresh spinach
• 5 poblano peppers
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 1 1/2 cups shredded queso melt cheese (just about any kind of cheese will work)
• 2–3 tablespoons flaxmeal (optional)