Mexican Chiles en Nogada
Chiles en Nogada is a traditional Mexican dish from Puebla, featuring a roasted poblano pepper stuffed with a sweet and savory picadillo of ground meat, fruits, and spices, topped with a creamy walnut sauce and pomegranate seeds. It is a hallmark of Mexican cuisine, often prepared during the patriotic season in September.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is generally high in fat and carbohydrates due to the walnut sauce, fruit, and sometimes added sugar, with moderate protein from the meat filling. A typical serving can range from 400 to 600 calories, providing healthy fats from walnuts, vitamins from the fruits and peppers, and a good source of fiber.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 6 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
| Vitamin C | 85 mg |
| Vitamin A | 450 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin K | 30 mcg |
| Folate | 110 mcg |
| Potassium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Calcium | 120 mg |
| Magnesium | 55 mg |
Per 1 chile (approx. 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Chiles en Nogada is celebrated for its symbolic representation of the Mexican flag, with its green, white, and red colors, and it is a seasonal dish that highlights the use of fresh, local ingredients like pomegranates and walnuts at their peak harvest.
