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Baked Vegetarian Chiles Rellenos – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Baked Vegetarian Chiles Rellenos

A lighter, baked version of the classic chiles rellenos. Mild poblano peppers are stuffed with Monterey Jack cheese and baked in a savory egg custard until golden and puffed. A comforting, flavor-packed dish perfect for dinner or brunch.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 5 serving
Calories: 285
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 6 large poblano peppers, canned, jarred, or freshly roasted
  • 1/2 pound (225 g / 7.9 oz) Monterey Jack cheese, grated
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml / 0.1 fl oz) black pepper
  • To roast fresh poblano peppers, broil them on a baking sheet for 5 minutes per side until the skin is blackened and blistered. Immediately transfer them to a paper bag and seal it for 15 minutes to steam. Once cool, the skins will peel off easily.
  • For a perfect result, bake until the center of the egg batter doesn't jiggle when the pan is gently shaken.
  • Feel free to experiment with the filling! A mix of cheddar and Monterey Jack, or a sprinkle of cotija cheese on top after baking, adds wonderful flavor.
  • The primary heat in peppers comes from the seeds and the white pith inside. For a milder dish, be sure to scrape them out completely before stuffing.

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F / 175°C. Thoroughly grease a baking dish with oil or butter.
  2. Gently lay the roasted poblano peppers side by side in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Make sure the slit in each pepper is facing up.
  4. Stuff each pepper generously with the grated Monterey Jack cheese.
  5. In a separate bowl, crack the eggs.
  6. Add the milk, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  7. Whisk the egg mixture vigorously with a fork or whisk until it is smooth and slightly frothy.
  8. Carefully pour the egg batter evenly over the stuffed peppers in the dish.
  9. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the egg mixture is puffed, golden brown, and fully set in the center.
  10. Let cool for a few minutes before serving.
  11. Serves 5-6.

Nutrition

Calories: 285kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 18gFat: 22g

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