Fresh Chile Rellenos

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Mexican

Fresh Chile Rellenos feature roasted green chilies stuffed with melted cheese, battered and fried to golden perfection, offering a delicious blend of spicy, cheesy, and crispy textures. Perfect for parties or casual dinners.

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Ingredients

  • 4 to 6 long green chilies
  • 1/2 lb. Jack cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp. flour

Instructions

  1. Slit the peppers and remove the membrane and seeds.
  2. Cut the cheese into strips and insert into each chile.
  3. Set aside the stuffed chilies.
  4. Beat egg whites until very stiff.
  5. Beat egg yolks until well blended, then fold into the egg whites. Next, fold in the flour.
  6. Dip each stuffed chili into the batter, one at a time.
  7. Lift out with a spoon and transfer into hot oil about 1 1/2 inches deep.
  8. Fry until golden brown.
  9. Drain on absorbent paper.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

194 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.3g 9% DV
Total Fat 1.9g 2% DV
Carbs 39.8g 14% DV
Fiber 0.7g 2% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 70.8mg 3% DV
Potassium 161.8mg 3% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.1mg
Calcium 60.8mg 5% DV
Iron 1.6mg 9% DV

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

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