Roasted-Vegetable Chiles Rellenos

Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Health score
53%
Roasted-Vegetable Chiles Rellenos
45 min.
4
216kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary skills with a delightful twist on a classic dish? Our Roasted-Vegetable Chiles Rellenos is a vibrant, flavorful recipe that not only satisfies your taste buds but also aligns with a vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free lifestyle. Perfect for a side dish or a light meal, this dish is packed with wholesome ingredients that celebrate the natural flavors of fresh vegetables.

Imagine biting into a perfectly roasted poblano pepper, its smoky essence complementing a savory filling of corn, chayote, and aromatic herbs. The rich tomato sauce, made from roasted tomatoes and garlic, adds a luscious depth that ties the dish together beautifully. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can impress your family and friends with a gourmet experience right in your own kitchen.

Not only is this recipe a feast for the senses, but it also boasts a health score of 53, making it a guilt-free indulgence. With only 216 calories per serving, you can enjoy a satisfying meal without compromising your health goals. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a dish that is as nutritious as it is delicious. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • cup chayote squashes diced (or zucchini)
  •  chipotles in adobo canned drained
  • servings chives fresh whole
  • servings cilantro leaves 
  • 0.7 cup breadcrumbs dry
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh minced
  • 1.3 cups ears corn fresh ( 2 ears)
  •  garlic clove unpeeled
  • 0.3 cup spring onion thinly sliced
  • medium onion peeled quartered
  •  oregano 
  • Dash pepper 
  • pound poblano pepper 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • pounds tomatoes 
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • sieve
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 50
  2. Remove stem ends of poblano chiles, leaving chiles whole; discard seeds and membranes. Set aside.
  3. Place tomatoes, onions, and garlic on a foil-lined jelly-roll pan.
  4. Bake at 500 for 30 minutes (garlic should be lightly browned; remove before 30 minutes, if necessary).
  5. Let vegetables cool 10 minutes. Peel tomatoes and garlic; discard skins.
  6. Remove cores from tomatoes.
  7. Place tomatoes, garlic, onion, and chipotle chile in a food processor, and process until smooth. Strain through a sieve into a large saucepan; discard solids.
  8. Add water, oregano, and bay leaf to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 40 minutes or until reduced to 2 cups.
  9. Remove from heat; discard oregano and bay leaf.
  10. Add 1/4 teaspoon salt and dash of pepper to tomato mixture; set sauce aside, and keep warm.
  11. Combine corn and next 6 ingredients (corn through dash of pepper) in a bowl; stir well. Pack 3/4 cup corn mixture into each poblano chile.
  12. Place stuffed chiles on foil-lined jelly-roll pan.
  13. Bake at 500 for 20 minutes or until chiles are blackened, turning after 10 minutes; peel chiles.
  14. Spoon 1/2 cup tomato sauce onto each of 4 plates, and top with stuffed chiles.
  15. Garnish with whole chives and cilantro sprigs, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories216kcal
Protein13.97%
Fat9.12%
Carbs76.91%

Properties

Glycemic Index
70.75
Glycemic Load
4.32
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
24.679565253465%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
1.54mg
Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
5.35mg
Isorhamnetin
2.82mg
Kaempferol
0.83mg
Myricetin
0.38mg
Quercetin
15.94mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:216.21kcal
10.81%
Fat:2.4g
3.69%
Saturated Fat:0.55g
3.43%
Carbohydrates:45.49g
15.16%
Net Carbohydrates:36.53g
13.28%
Sugar:16.02g
17.8%
Cholesterol:0mg
0%
Sodium:306.69mg
13.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.27g
16.53%
Vitamin C:135.21mg
163.89%
Vitamin A:2539.99IU
50.8%
Vitamin K:51.54µg
49.08%
Manganese:0.92mg
45.76%
Fiber:8.96g
35.86%
Folate:132.58µg
33.15%
Vitamin B6:0.66mg
33.14%
Potassium:1068.04mg
30.52%
Vitamin B1:0.44mg
29.44%
Vitamin B3:4.23mg
21.14%
Magnesium:76.49mg
19.12%
Copper:0.38mg
18.91%
Phosphorus:180.5mg
18.05%
Iron:2.99mg
16.63%
Vitamin E:1.97mg
13.14%
Vitamin B2:0.21mg
12.57%
Calcium:118.05mg
11.8%
Zinc:1.46mg
9.72%
Vitamin B5:0.93mg
9.34%
Selenium:5.88µg
8.41%
Vitamin B12:0.06µg
1.05%
Source:My Recipes