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Authentic Mexican Chili Rellenos Recipe

A classic Mexican dish featuring roasted poblano peppers stuffed with cheese, dipped in egg batter, and fried to perfection.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 Poblano peppers roasted and peeled
  • 200 g Cheese shredded (Oaxaca or Monterey Jack)
  • 3 Eggs separated
  • ¼ cup Flour
  • 1 cup Oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. Roast the poblano peppers until the skin is charred. Place in a plastic bag to steam, then peel off the skin.
  2. Make a small slit in each pepper and remove the seeds. Stuff with cheese.
  3. Separate the eggs. Beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold in the yolks.
  4. Heat oil in a skillet. Roll each stuffed pepper in flour, then dip in the egg batter.
  5. Fry the peppers until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels and serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Cheese Stuffed Peppers, Chili Rellenos, Mexican
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