Chile Relleno
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Chile Relleno is a classic dish in Mexican cuisine made with green peppers stuffed with melty cheese, dipped in batter, and fried to golden perfection.
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Ingredients
- 12 anaheim chile peppers
- 1 pound cheddar cheese , cut into 1 inch strips
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups flour , divided
- 1 large egg , beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- canola oil , for frying
Instructions
- Char the peppers on a grill or under a broiler in the oven until softened and blackened on all sides.
- Add the peppers to a large bowl, covered, for 5 minutes, to help soften them from the residual steam.
- Peel the skin from the peppers, remove seeds, membranes, and core.
- Stuff each pepper with a piece of cheese, then place the core back into the pepper and fasten with two toothpicks to hold it closed
- In a small mixing bowl whisk together milk, 1 cup flour, egg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and vegetable oil until well combined.
- Pour 3 inches of oil in a heavy dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Roll each pepper in the remaining flour and dip in the batter.
- Fry for 2-3 minutes until lightly browned on all sides.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
233kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
546mg
(23%)
Potassium
116mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
434IU
(9%)
Calcium
311mg
(31%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 233 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 233kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 546mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 434IU | 9% |
| Calcium | 311mg | 31% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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