Chiles Rellenos Recipe

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Chiles Rellenos
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Ingredients:

  • 12 large anaheim chilies or 12 large poblano peppers
  • 1 lb cheese , cut into strips
  • 1 lb thick-sliced ham (if you choose to use beef, you must brown and season) or 1 lb ground beef ( if you choose to use beef
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 3/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 tsp salt

Directions:

  1. You must first ready the peppers.
  2. Step 1: Rinse peppers. Cut off tops and remove all seeds.
  3. Step 2: Place on cookie sheet and broil 4 to 6 inches below broiler unit. Broil on high with door open; turn chiles frequently.
  4. Step 3: Place blackened chiles in a ziplock bag and cover with damp towel to steam for 10 to 12 minutes.
  5. Step 4: Remove from bag and hold under running tap water and remove skin peeling downward toward the tip.
  6. Now place a strip of cheese in peppers and stuff with ground beef. Fill about 3/4 of the way full.
  7. Beat egg whites until stiff, set aside.
  8. Beat yolks until thick, set aside.
  9. Mix together dry ingredients and add yolks, blending well with whisk.
  10. Mix in beaten egg whites and blend well with whisk.
  11. Carefully, dip stuffed chile into batter.
  12. Then fry in deep fat at 360°F until golden brown.
  13. Serve at once!
  14. Serves 8.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 409.01 Kcal (1712 kJ)
Calories from fat 273.35 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.37g 47%
Cholesterol 168.57mg 56%
Sodium 1479.05mg 62%
Potassium 369.2mg 8%
Total Carbs 9.07g 3%
Sugars 2.27g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.53g 2%
Protein 24.99g 50%
Iron 1.3mg 7%
Calcium 420.7mg 42%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 285.04 Kcal (1193 kJ)
Calories from fat 190.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.17g 47%
Cholesterol 117.48mg 56%
Sodium 1030.76mg 62%
Potassium 257.3mg 8%
Total Carbs 6.32g 3%
Sugars 1.58g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.37g 2%
Protein 17.42g 50%
Iron 0.9mg 7%
Calcium 293.2mg 42%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.6
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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