Name: Chili Relleno
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Ingredients: 4 large poblano peppers; 8 oz. Oaxaca cheese (or Monterey Jack cheese, cut into strips); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 4 large eggs (separated); 1/2 tablespoon salt; Vegetable (oil for frying); Red salsa (or tomato sauce for serving); Optional toppings:; sour cream; cilantro (chopped); avocado (sliced)

Chili Relleno

Chili Relleno is a popular Mexican dish made with roasted poblano peppers filled with cheese, typically coated in batter and fried until golden and crispy. It’s a delicious and flavorful dish that combines savory, spicy, and cheesy flavors!

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Prep Time 30

Cook Time 30

Total Time 1

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine Mexican

Servings servings

Calories 403 kcal

Ingredients

4 large poblano peppers
8 oz. Oaxaca cheese or Monterey Jack cheese, cut into strips
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs separated
1/2 tablespoon salt
Vegetable oil for frying
Red salsa or tomato sauce for serving
Optional toppings:
sour cream
cilantro chopped
avocado sliced

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Instructions

Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame or under the broiler until the skin is charred. Place the roasted peppers in a plastic bag for 10 minutes to steam, then peel off the skin and make a slit down one side to remove the seeds.
Stuff each pepper with strips of cheese, and secure the opening with toothpicks.
In a bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the salt until well combined. In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg yolk mixture into the egg whites.
Dredge each stuffed pepper in flour, then dip it into the egg mixture, making sure it’s well coated.
In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Carefully place the coated peppers in the hot oil and fry until golden brown on all sides.
Remove the peppers from the oil and drain on paper towels.
Serve the Chili Rellenos hot with red salsa or tomato sauce, and your favorite toppings. Enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal (20%)Carbohydrates: 32g (11%)Protein: 22g (44%)Fat: 21g (32%)Saturated Fat: 14g (88%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.02gCholesterol: 184mg (61%)Sodium: 864mg (38%)Potassium: 302mg (9%)Fiber: 3g (13%)Sugar: 3g (3%)Vitamin A: 690IU (14%)Vitamin C: 96mg (116%)Calcium: 72mg (7%)Iron: 3mg (17%)

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Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.

Keyword cheese, pepper

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