Delicious green chiles rellenos are stuffed with cheese, dipped in a special batter, then fried in canola oil.
Ingredients
- 12 Anaheim chile peppers, charred and peeled
- 1 pound Cheddar cheese, cut into 12 strips
- 1 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon canola oil
- oil for frying
Directions
Step 1
Remove seeds and membranes from chile peppers. Stuff each pepper with a strip of Cheddar.
Step 2
Mix milk, 1 cup flour, egg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon canola oil together in a small bowl until well combined. Place remaining 1/2 cup flour on a shallow plate.
Step 3
Pour 1 inch oil into a heavy frying pan. Heat over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Roll each pepper in flour, then dip in batter. Fry in batches until lightly browned on both sides.
Tips
Use canned green chiles, or char fresh green chiles over a flame, then peel them. Remove the seeds and membranes.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 741 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat42g | 54% |
Saturated Fat25g | 127% |
Cholesterol171mg | 57% |
Sodium1746mg | 76% |
Total Carbohydrate52g | 19% |
Dietary Fiber3g | 12% |
Total Sugars11g | |
Protein39g | |
Vitamin C194mg | 971% |
Calcium973mg | 75% |
Iron5mg | 26% |
Potassium705mg | 15% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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