Chile Rellenos Recipe

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Chile Rellenos
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  1. For the Sauce:.
  2. Combine the tomatoes, garlic and onion in a food processor and process until liquid.
  3. Heat 1 TBS olive oil in a saucepan and add mixture; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the chicken broth, salt, jalapenos and cinnamon; simmer gently for 15 minutes more.
  5. For the chiles:.
  6. Place the chiles on a baking sheet in a 450°F oven, turning occasionally, until the peels begin to brown and blister all over.
  7. Remove from oven and place in a plastic bowl and cover with a plate; allow to stand for 10 minutes (alternatively, they can be placed in a brown paper bag for the same length of time).
  8. After this time, carefully peel the skins away but keeping the chiles intact, including stems.
  9. Cut a slit (only as big as is needed) along the side of each chile, and slide a piece of cheese in each; if the chile tears open, you can close and secure with wooden toothpicks.
  10. Roll the filled chiles in flour and evenly coat; set aside.
  11. Beat the egg whites in a bowl until stiff.
  12. In another bowl, lightly beat the yolks then add them to the whites, folding in lightly but thoroughly.
  13. Pour peanut oil to a depth of 1/4 inch in a large frying pan and heat to 365°F; you will be able to tell that it is hot enough without a thermometer if when you drop a bit of flour into the oil it quickly begins to brown.
  14. Dip each chile in turn into the egg mixture, coating evenly and sliding any excess off with your fingers, then place immediately in the hot oil (I only fry three at a time).
  15. Fry till golden, turning on all sides (they should be done in 1-2 minutes); remove and drain on paper toweling.
  16. Repeat with remaining chiles.
  17. Remove any toothpicks that you may have used!
  18. Serve topped with the sauce.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 762.95 Kcal (3194 kJ)
Calories from fat 431.54 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.95g 74%
Cholesterol 346.45mg 115%
Sodium 931.8mg 39%
Potassium 956.31mg 20%
Total Carbs 40.64g 14%
Sugars 10.77g 43%
Dietary Fiber 4.85g 19%
Protein 42.04g 84%
Vitamin C 66.5mg 111%
Vitamin A 1.1mg 38%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 935.3mg 94%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 131.53 Kcal (551 kJ)
Calories from fat 74.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.27g 74%
Cholesterol 59.72mg 115%
Sodium 160.64mg 39%
Potassium 164.86mg 20%
Total Carbs 7.01g 14%
Sugars 1.86g 43%
Dietary Fiber 0.84g 19%
Protein 7.25g 84%
Vitamin C 11.5mg 111%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 38%
Iron 0.3mg 9%
Calcium 161.2mg 94%

* 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

  • 18.5
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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