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Authentic Mexican Chili Rellenos Recipe

A classic Mexican dish featuring stuffed and fried poblano peppers.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 Poblano Peppers
  • 1 cup Cheese (Monterey Jack or Queso Fresco) shredded
  • 3 Eggs separated
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 1 cup Oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. Roast the poblano peppers until the skin is charred. Place them in a plastic bag to sweat, then peel off the skins.
  2. 2. Make a slit in each pepper and remove the seeds. Stuff with cheese.
  3. 3. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the yolks.
  4. 4. Coat each stuffed pepper in flour, then dip in the egg mixture.
  5. 5. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry each pepper until golden brown on all sides.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chili Rellenos, Mexican, Stuffed Peppers
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