Chili Rellenos(Mexican)

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Ingredients

  • 6 canned green chilies (3 to 4 whole chilies come in a can)
  • 6 strips Monterey Jack cheese
  • 3 large eggs, separated
  • 3 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 Tbsp. water
  • 1/4 tsp. salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse chilies; pat dry with paper towel.
  2. Carefully remove seeds.
  3. Insert cheese strips into chilies.
  4. Roll in flour.
  5. Beat egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer until soft peaks form.
  6. Beat yolks in another small bowl until fluffy and pale yellow, about 5 minutes.
  7. Beat in flour, yeast, water and salt. Gently fold in beaten whites.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

257 kcal 13% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.7g 17% DV
Total Fat 5.4g 7% DV
Carbs 43.6g 16% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 2g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10197.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 251mg 5% DV
Cholesterol 73.5mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 49.3mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 1.7mg 2% DV
Calcium 214.8mg 17% DV
Iron 1.9mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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