Chiles Rellenos
Chiles Rellenos features roasted Anaheim peppers stuffed with sharp Cheddar, then dipped in a light batter and pan-fried to a delicate, golden crust. The contrast of smoky peppers, melty cheese, and a crisp exterior makes it a satisfying, crowd-pleasing dinner, perfect for sharing on a cozy weeknight or casual gathering.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chiles Rellenos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 48 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 39 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 80
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Remove the seeds and membranes from the chile peppers, then stuff each pepper with a strip of Cheddar.
- 2
In a small bowl, mix the milk, 1 cup flour, egg, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and 1 teaspoon canola oil until well combined; spread the remaining 1/2 cup flour on a shallow plate.
- 3
Pour 1 inch of oil into a heavy frying pan and heat over medium-high heat.
- 4
Roll each pepper in the flour, then dip it in the batter; fry in batches until lightly browned on both sides.
- Calories 513.91 kcal High 26%
- Protein 32.33 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 69.37 g 25%
- Total Fat 12.81 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 7.15 g High 36%
- Trans Fat 0.38 g High --
- Cholesterol 103.43 mg High 34%
- Sodium 2045.15 mg High 89%
- Dietary Fiber 9.69 g Good Source 35%
- Total Sugars 20.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 1047.93 mg Good Source 81%
- Iron 6.0 mg Good Source 33%
- Potassium 439.61 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 504.13 mcg Good Source 56%
- Vitamin C 96.13 mg Good Source 107%
- Vitamin D 0.96 mcg Low Source 5%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chiles Rellenos is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Anaheim Chile, Baking Powder, and Baking Soda. Each serving provides about 513.91 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chiles Rellenos made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Anaheim Chile, Baking Powder, Baking Soda, Canola Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chiles Rellenos?
- About 50 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 513.91 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chiles Rellenos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chiles Rellenos healthy?
- Chiles Rellenos has an easyChef Pro health score of 56/100. Per serving, it provides 513.91 calories and 32.33 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2045.15 mg (89% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.15 g (36% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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