Pseudo Chile Relleno
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 374.4
- Total Fat: 19.7 g
- Cholesterol: 70.1 mg
- Sodium: 246.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 16.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 3.5 g
- Protein: 35.4 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Pseudo Chile Relleno calories by ingredient
Introduction
Chile Rellenos is my favorite Mexican dish, but between the cheese and the deep frying it is SO bad for you. I start with a poblano pepper and stuff it full of healthy goodies for a fresh alternative. The cheese can be replaced with low-fat, and any veggies or protein you like can be substituted; just be sure that everything is chopped into small enough pieces to fit the pepper!*note: poblanos have a bit of kick to them; it can vary greatly by the pepper, though. Chile Rellenos is my favorite Mexican dish, but between the cheese and the deep frying it is SO bad for you. I start with a poblano pepper and stuff it full of healthy goodies for a fresh alternative. The cheese can be replaced with low-fat, and any veggies or protein you like can be substituted; just be sure that everything is chopped into small enough pieces to fit the pepper!
*note: poblanos have a bit of kick to them; it can vary greatly by the pepper, though.
Number of Servings: 1
Ingredients
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1 poblano pepper
4 oz. extra lean ground turkey breast
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 bell pepper, any color, chopped
1 medium tomato, diced
2 tsp olive oil
1/4 cup monterey jack cheese
salt, pepper, and cumin, to taste
Directions
Place the clean, whole poblano in oven and cook on "broil" until the skin is charred and starts to split. Put the hot pepper in a bowl and cover it with plastic wrap to help steam the skin loose.
While the poblano steams, brown the ground turkey in a small skillet. When cooked through, add the oil, bell pepper, garlic and onions and cook until softened. Add the tomatoes and seasonings and heat thoroughly.
When the poblano is cool enough to handle, cut it in half and remove the seeds and ribs. Stuff each half with the turkey and veggie mixture and place in a small oven-safe dish or pan. If there's extra stuffing, it can be poured in around the edges. Sprinkle the cheese over the stuffed poblano and broil until the cheese is melted.
*Makes one hearty serving.
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KARLAMG86.
While the poblano steams, brown the ground turkey in a small skillet. When cooked through, add the oil, bell pepper, garlic and onions and cook until softened. Add the tomatoes and seasonings and heat thoroughly.
When the poblano is cool enough to handle, cut it in half and remove the seeds and ribs. Stuff each half with the turkey and veggie mixture and place in a small oven-safe dish or pan. If there's extra stuffing, it can be poured in around the edges. Sprinkle the cheese over the stuffed poblano and broil until the cheese is melted.
*Makes one hearty serving.
Number of Servings: 1
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KARLAMG86.