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Authentic Mexican Chili Rellenos Recipe

A delicious and authentic 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: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 Poblano Peppers roasted and peeled
  • 1 cup Cheese shredded
  • 1 cup Flour
  • 4 Eggs separated
  • 1 cup Oil for frying
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions 

  1. Roast the poblano peppers until the skin is charred. Peel off the skin and make a slit to remove seeds.
  2. Stuff each pepper with shredded cheese.
  3. In a bowl, whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold in the egg yolks and salt.
  4. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
  5. Coat each stuffed pepper in flour, then dip into the egg mixture.
  6. Fry the peppers until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 500mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 200mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chili Rellenos, Mexican, Stuffed Peppers
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