Chile Relleno

The Chile Relleno is a classic Mexican dish featuring a roasted poblano pepper stuffed with cheese, meat, or beans, then dipped in a fluffy egg batter and fried to a golden brown. It's typically served smothered in a warm tomato-based sauce or salsa, making it a hearty and flavorful centerpiece of Mexican cuisine.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is generally high in fat and calories due to the frying process and cheese filling, with a moderate amount of protein from the egg batter and any meat filling. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, providing calcium from the cheese and vitamins from the pepper and sauce.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	250 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	15 g
Fiber	5 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin C	120 mg
Vitamin A	300 µg RAE
Calcium	200 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Potassium	450 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Folate	70 µg
Magnesium	40 mg

Per 1 stuffed pepper (approx. 200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The Chile Relleno is a beautiful example of culinary transformation, turning a simple, sometimes spicy pepper into a rich, comforting meal. Its preparation, especially the delicate egg batter coating, is considered a test of skill in traditional Mexican home cooking.