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Chiles Rellenos

Chiles rellenos are a flavorful Mexican dish featuring poblano peppers stuffed with cheese and optionally meat, coated in a crispy batter.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chiles rellenos, Mexican cuisine, stuffed peppers, comfort food
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 large poblano peppers
  • 1 cup cheese Monterey Jack or queso fresco
  • 1/2 cup ground meat optional
  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • Cooking oil for frying
  • Tomato sauce for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Roast the poblano peppers on a baking sheet until the skin blisters.
  • Remove the peppers and place them in a plastic bag for 10 minutes to steam.
  • Peel the skin off the peppers carefully.
  • Cut a slit in each pepper and remove the seeds.
  • In a bowl, mix cheese and ground meat (if using).
  • Stuff each pepper with the filling.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until fluffy.
  • Add flour, salt, pepper, and cumin to the egg mixture.
  • Dip each stuffed pepper into the batter and fry in hot oil until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Fiber: 5g