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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: 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 large Poblano Peppers
  • 2 cups Shredded Cheese (Monterey Jack or Queso Fresco)
  • 4 Eggs separated
  • ½ cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame or under a broiler until the skin is charred. Place them in a plastic bag to steam for 10 minutes, then peel off the skin.
  2. Make a small slit in each pepper and remove the seeds. Stuff each pepper with shredded cheese.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. In another bowl, beat the yolks and gently fold them into the whites.
  4. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Roll each stuffed pepper in flour, then dip in the egg batter.
  5. Fry the peppers in the hot oil until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 60mg | Calcium: 300mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Chili Rellenos, Mexican, Stuffed Peppers
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