Baked Mexican Chiles Rellenos: Easy, Cheesy, and Guilt-Free Delight
Baked Mexican Chiles Rellenos are a flavorful dish that combines traditional ingredients with a healthier baking method. This easy recipe offers a cheesy delight that you can enjoy guilt-free!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 6 poblano chiles
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup cooked quinoa
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roast the poblanos until charred, then place in a plastic bag to steam.
- Once cooled, peel off the skin and remove the seeds.
- In a bowl, combine cheese, onion, garlic, quinoa, eggs, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stuff the chiles with the mixture and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cheese is bubbly.
Notes
- This dish can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Experiment with different cheeses for varied flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chile
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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