Chiles Rellenos (Authentic) Recipe

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Chiles Rellenos (Authentic)
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  1. Roast chiles 3 under broiler, rotating until charred and blistered, about 3-4 minutes.
  2. Place chiles in a sealed plastic bag or bowl covered with plastic wrap until cool enough to handle and skin is loose enough to peel.
  3. Peel off skins under cold running water, then make a small slit three-quarters down length of chile and discard seeds, leaving stem attached.
  4. Cut cheese in six 3/4 - 1 thick slices slightly smaller than the chiles.
  5. Stuff each chile with 1 piece of cheese.
  6. Roll stuffed chiles in flour, shake off excess and set aside.
  7. In medium size frying pan, melt butter over medium-high heat.
  8. Add onion and garlic, cook, stirring until golden (about 10 min).
  9. Add tomato puree and oregano, season to taste with salt.
  10. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes and keep warm.
  11. Crispy Egg Coating.
  12. Seperate 4 eggs.
  13. In large bowl, whip egg whites with salt until firm peaks form. (make sure they are firm).
  14. Beat egg yolks until well blended and fold into egg whites.
  15. Pour oil to a depth of 2-3 inches or so and heat to 425 degrees or med-high.
  16. Dipp each chile in egg coating and drop into oil and cook about 2 minutes until golden brown on each side, turning once with a fork or spatula.
  17. Drain on paper towels.
  18. Top with tomato sauce or enchilada sauce.
  19. Optional toppings, chopped cilantro, green onions and sour cream.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 469.46 Kcal (1966 kJ)
Calories from fat 296.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 32.96g 51%
Cholesterol 247.01mg 82%
Sodium 1102.85mg 46%
Potassium 193.16mg 4%
Total Carbs 14.77g 5%
Sugars 1.51g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%
Protein 28g 56%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.9mg 30%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 671.6mg 67%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 284.31 Kcal (1190 kJ)
Calories from fat 179.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19.96g 51%
Cholesterol 149.59mg 82%
Sodium 667.89mg 46%
Potassium 116.98mg 4%
Total Carbs 8.94g 5%
Sugars 0.92g 6%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 3%
Protein 16.96g 56%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 3%
Vitamin A 0.5mg 30%
Iron 0.7mg 6%
Calcium 406.7mg 67%

* 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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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 12
    Points
  • 13
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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