Best 10 Chiles Rellenos Vegetarianos Recipes

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Chiles rellenos vegetarianos, a delectable Mexican dish, are a symphony of flavors and textures. This vegetarian version of the classic dish replaces the traditional meat filling with a medley of roasted poblano peppers, tangy tomatoes, sweet corn, aromatic onions, and earthy mushrooms. It is a harmonious blend of spicy, tangy, and savory elements, creating a satisfying and healthy dish. Whether you are a vegetarian seeking a hearty meal or simply looking for a delightful culinary adventure, this article will guide you through the steps of creating the perfect chiles rellenos vegetarianos.

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VEGETARIAN CHILES RELLENOS



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Try our Healthy Living Vegetarian Chiles Rellenos for a great meat-free option. Our Vegetarian Chiles Rellenos are packed full of delicious vegetables.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 Tbsp. oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
2 lb. red potatoes (about 6), finely chopped
8 carrots, finely chopped
2 small zucchini, finely chopped
1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
2 tsp. dried Mexican oregano
1 tsp. ground cumin
10 small roasted poblano chiles, peeled, deveined
1 pkg. (8 oz.) KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350ºF.
  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat. Add onions; cook 5 min. or until crisp-tender, stirring frequently. Stir in garlic; cook 1 min. Add water, potatoes and carrots; cover. Cook 10 min.; stir in zucchini. Cook, covered, 5 min. or until all vegetables are tender. Stir in tomato sauce and seasonings; simmer 3 min.
  • Spoon into chiles; place in shallow baking dish. Cover.
  • Bake 20 min. Top with cheese; bake; uncovered, 5 min. or until melted.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 24 g, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 9 g

CHILES RELLENOS



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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 1h30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 poblano chile peppers
5 plum tomatoes, cored and coarsely chopped
1/2 small white onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups shredded monterey jack cheese
1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican
3 large egg whites plus 1 egg yolk, at room temperature
Vegetable oil, for frying
All-purpose flour, for dredging

Steps:

  • Char the chiles.
  • Turn a gas burner on high. Char the chiles on the burner grate, turning with tongs (Marcela is a pro and uses her hands!), until blackened all over. Or char the chiles under the broiler.
  • Let them soften.
  • Transfer the charred chiles to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag and close. Let stand 10 minutes. The chiles will steam in the bag, making them soft and easy to peel.
  • Remove the skin.
  • Gently rub the chiles with paper towels to remove as much skin as possible. It's okay if a few flecks remain-they'll add flavor, so don't rinse them off.
  • Open the chiles.
  • Using a paring knife, make a slit across the top of a chile just below the stem, leaving the stem intact. Starting from the middle of the slit, slice lengthwise down to the tip of the pepper (cut through only one layer). Open the chile like a book and pull out the seeds and inner membranes. You may need to use a paring knife to loosen the top of the seedpod. Repeat with the remaining chiles.
  • Prepare the sauce.
  • Puree the tomatoes, onion and garlic in a blender until smooth. Warm the olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the tomato puree and simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally; the sauce will be broth-y. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
  • Make the filling.
  • Place the cheese in a bowl, then add the oregano, crumbling and rubbing it with your fingers to release its flavor. Season the mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Stuff the chiles.
  • Fill each chile with about 1/4 cup cheese mixture. Fold in the sides to cover the filling, then thread 2 toothpicks across the seam to form an X. You will probably need to make a second toothpick X to secure each chile so the filling doesn't leak out when you fry.
  • Mix the batter.
  • Beat the egg whites with a mixer on high speed until soft peaks form. Add the egg yolk and beat 3 more minutes.
  • Batter and fry.
  • Heat about 1 inch vegetable oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 375 degrees F.
  • Dredge: Pour flour into a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. One at a time, coat the stuffed chiles with the flour.
  • Batter: Holding each chile by the stem, lower it into the egg batter to cover completely. Let any excess batter drip off.
  • Fry: Add the chiles to the hot oil, 1 or 2 at a time; fry, flipping once with tongs, until golden, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
  • Eat!
  • Place a fried chile on each plate and pour the warm sauce over it. Serve immediately.

CHILES RELLENOS VEGETARIANOS



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Vegetarianos o no, todos estarán encantados con estos exquisitos chiles rellenos de papa, zanahoria, calabacitas y tomate.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recetas de cena

Time 1h5m

Yield 10 porciones

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cucharada de aceite
1 cebolla grande, finamente picada
2 dientes de ajo, bien picados
1 taza de agua
2 libras de papas rojas (aprox. 6), finamente picadas
8 zanahoria s, finamente picadas
2 calabacines (zucchini) pequeños, finamente picados
1 lata (8 oz) de salsa de tomate (jitomate)
2 cucharaditas de orégano mexicano seco
1 cucharadita de comino en polvo
10 chiles poblanos pequeños, asados, pelados y sin venas
1 paquete (8 oz) de queso mozzarella KRAFT Mozzarella Cheese

Steps:

  • Calienta el horno a 350°F.
  • Calienta el aceite en una sartén grande sobre fuego medio-alto. Agrega las cebollas; cocina 5 min. o hasta que estén blandas pero crujientes, revolviendo frecuentemente. Incorpora el ajo; cocina 1 min. Agrega el agua, las papas y las zanahorias; tapa la sartén. Cocina 10 min.; agrega revolviendo los calabacitas. Cocina tapado 5 min. o hasta que los vegetales estén tiernos. Incorpora la salsa de tomate y los condimentos; mantén un hervor suave 3 min.
  • Rellena los chiles con los vegetales; colócalos en una fuente para horno de poca profundidad. Tápalos.
  • Hornea los chiles rellenos 20 min. Cúbrelos con queso; cocina sin tapar, 5 min. o hasta que se derrita el queso.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Fat 0 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 g, Sodium 0 g, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 0 g

AUTHENTIC MEXICAN CHILI RELLENOS



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This is an authentic Mexican recipe that has been handed down for generations in my family.

Provided by Kentucky Guera

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 fresh Anaheim chile peppers
1 (8 ounce) package queso asadero (white Mexican cheese), cut into 3/4-inch thick strips
2 eggs, separated
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 cup vegetable shortening for frying

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven's broiler and set the oven rack at about 6 inches from the heat source. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil. Place peppers onto the prepared baking sheet, and cook under the preheated broiler until the skin of the peppers has blackened and blistered, about 10 minutes. Turn the peppers often to blacken all sides. Place the blackened peppers into a bowl, and tightly seal with plastic wrap. Allow the peppers to steam as they cool, about 15 minutes.
  • Rinse cooled peppers under cold water to peel off the skins, and cut a slit along the long side of each pepper to remove the seeds and core. Rinse the peppers inside and out, and pat dry with paper towels. Stuff the peppers with strips of the cheese.
  • Whisk the egg yolks in a bowl with the baking powder. In a second metal bowl, beat the egg whites with an electric mixer until the whites form stiff peaks. Gently fold the beaten egg whites into the yolk mixture. Place flour into a shallow bowl.
  • Heat the vegetable shortening in a skillet over medium heat. Roll each stuffed pepper in flour, tap off excess flour, and dip the peppers into the egg mixture to coat both sides. Gently lay the coated peppers into the hot shortening. Fry peppers until lightly golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263.1 calories, Carbohydrate 17.3 g, Cholesterol 101.7 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 13.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 356.6 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CHILES RELLENOS



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Chiles are a must where I live. I find they almost always improve a recipe that uses cheese. Sometimes I make this into a heartier main dish by adding shredded cooked chicken after the chile layer. It really tastes good! -Irene Martin, Portales, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 can (7 ounces) whole green chiles
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
3 large eggs
3 cups whole milk
1 cup biscuit/baking mix
Seasoned salt to taste
Salsa

Steps:

  • Split chiles; rinse and remove seeds. Dry on paper towels. Arrange chilies in an 11x7-in. baking dish. Top with cheeses. , In a large bowl, beat eggs; add milk and biscuit mix. Pour over cheese. Sprinkle with salt. Bake at 325° until golden brown, 50-55 minutes. Serve with salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352 calories, Fat 24g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 144mg cholesterol, Sodium 598mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 19g protein.

VEGETARIAN CHILES RELLENOS



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Posted in response to a request. Since traditional Chiles Rellenos are cooked in the corn husk and good ones are not always available to all people all the time am posting a variation using phyllo pastry. The combination of spices I got from the few mexican dishes my grandma shared with me.

Provided by Diane G.

Categories     Yam/Sweet Potato

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) can vegetarian refried beans
1 (16 ounce) can sweet potatoes, mashed
3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese or 3/4 cup cheese, of your choice (optional)
4 tablespoons minced onions
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
16 whole green chilies (anaheim or serrano)
1 (16 ounce) package commercial frozen phyllo pastry, thawed
vegetable oil cooking spray

Steps:

  • Combine refried beans, mashed sweet potatoes, shredded cheese if used, minced onion, and spices and mix well.
  • Wearing plastic disposable gloves to protect yourself, make a lengthwise slit down each chile.
  • Carefully stuff bean/sweet potato mixture evenly into chiles and reshape them.
  • Place 1 sheet of phyllo on damp towel (keep rest covered or will be impossible to use).
  • Spray phyllo with cooking spray.
  • Top with another sheet of phyllo and spray with cooking spray again.
  • Fold phyllo in half (short way or crosswise) and lightly coat with cooking spray again.
  • Place one stuffed chile in the center of phyllo in parallel with short edge.
  • Fold sides of phyllo over stuffed chile and roll up phyllo'jelly roll' style around chile.
  • Place wrapped stuffed chile seam side down on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Repeat wrapping procedure with all stuffed chiles.
  • Spray tops of all wrapped chiles with cooking spray again before baking.
  • Bake at 400 degrees fahrenheit for 15 to 20 minutes until phyllo is crisp and golden.
  • Serve with your favorite salsa and sour cream or guacamole.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 727.2, Fat 15.5, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 9.4, Sodium 1061, Carbohydrate 126.2, Fiber 7.1, Sugar 7.7, Protein 19.7

CHILES RELLENOS



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Who can resist cheese-stuffed poblano peppers that are battered and fried until golden brown, and served with a savory tomato sauce scented with cinnamon and coriander? Instead of the fluffy egg batter that's typically used in Mexico, we made a simple beer batter to create a crispy finish.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

6 poblano chiles
8 ounces Oaxacan-style string cheese, mozzarella, or Monterey Jack
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dredging
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon fine salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 (12-ounce) bottle or can lager-style beer
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Mexican Tomato Sauce, warm, recipe follows
2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and roughly chopped
1/4 medium yellow onion
6 cloves garlic
5 sprigs fresh coriander (cilantro)
1 serrano chile (with seeds)
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (preferably Mexican)

Steps:

  • To prepare the chiles:
  • Position a rack on the upper most shelf of the broiler element and preheat. Put the chiles on a foil-lined broiler pan and broil, turning occasionally with tongs, until the skin is charred, about 10 minutes. Transfer the chiles to a bowl, cover, and cool for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully rub the charred skin off the chiles. Using a small knife, make a lengthwise slit along the side of each chile to form a pocket. Carefully cut out and discard the seeds.
  • Cut the cheese into 6 (1/4-inch-thick) slabs, about 3/4 the length of each chile (your chiles probably vary in length, so tailor the cheese to the chiles). Slip the cheese pieces into the pocket of each chile so they're 2/3 full. (If the cheese protrudes from the chiles, just cut a little off.) "Sew" each chile shut with a wooden skewer or long toothpick. (The skewers should be longer than the chiles, so they can be easily pulled out after frying.)
  • Whisk the flour, baking powder, cumin, and salt in a large bowl. Stir in the beer to a make a smooth batter.
  • In a large, wide, heavy-bottomed pot, pour in the oil to a depth of about 3 inches. Heat over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer inserted in the oil registers 365 degrees F.
  • Put the flour for dredging on a plate. Working in 2 batches, dredge the chiles in the flour (the dampness of the chiles creates a light paste with the flour that seals over any tears), dip in the batter, and carefully add to the oil. Fry, turning the chiles once, until golden brown and crispy, about 4 minutes per batch. Using tongs, transfer the chiles rellenos to a dry paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Sprinkle with salt, to taste. Gently pull out and discard the skewers.
  • Heat the sauce. Spoon some of the sauce on a plate and set 1 chile relleno on top. Repeat with the remaining sauce and chiles. Serve.
  • In a blender, combine all the ingredients and puree until smooth.
  • Transfer the tomato puree to a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until slightly thick, about 10 minutes.
  • Yield: about 3 cups

BAKED CHILES RELLENOS



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Delicious baked chiles rellenos without the fat of frying. Serve with Mexican beans and rice.

Provided by Busy Teacher

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 1h5m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 medium poblano peppers
4 large eggs
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup milk
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 (12 ounce) package queso fresco
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
  • Roast peppers on the top rack of the preheated oven until the skins are charred, about 5 minutes per side. Remove from the oven and allow to cool enough to handle, about 10 minutes. Set the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • While peppers are cooling, whisk eggs, flour, milk, baking powder, and salt together in a medium bowl until smooth. Slice the queso fresco into eight even rectangles, just shorter than the length of the peppers.
  • Carefully peel off the waxy skin of the cooled peppers. Gently cut a slit down the length of the peppers and use a spoon to remove the seeds and membranes.
  • Spread about 1/4 cup of the milk mixture on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Wrap each pepper around a queso fresco rectangle. Place each chile/cheese wrap seam-side down in a single layer in the baking dish. Cover with remaining egg mixture. Sprinkle Cheddar cheese over the top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the egg mixture has risen and the cheese is golden brown, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 256.5 calories, Carbohydrate 11.8 g, Cholesterol 137 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 17.1 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 450.8 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

VEGETARIAN CHILES RELLENOS CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Vegetarian Chiles Rellenos Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Jean R

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese
2 (7 ounce) cans whole green chilies
10 eggs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups low fat cottage cheese
1 avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cut the cheese into 1/2 inch thick fingers that are about the length of a chili. Put cheese into the chilis (aprox one per chili) and lay in a greased 9x13" baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, flour and baking powder until blended. Stir in the cottage cheese and immediately pour over the chilies.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Top should be lightly browned and the center should feel firm.
  • Let stand for 5 minutes. Top with avocado slices and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 691.5, Fat 41.1, SaturatedFat 18.3, Cholesterol 597.3, Sodium 1087.4, Carbohydrate 31.7, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 7.1, Protein 50

CHILES RELLENOS RECIPE BY TASTY



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In this recipe, fresh pasilla chiles are roasted over an open flame and stuffed with queso fresco, then stewed in a rich, creamy white sauce for a decadent take on a classic Mexican dish.

Provided by Juliana Fregoso

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h3m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 fresh pasilla chiles
32 oz queso fresco, crumbled
1 tablespoon vegetable oil, plus more as needed
2 jars mexican sour cream
1 cup whole milk
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
corn tortilla, warm, for serving

Steps:

  • Turn a gas stovetop burner to high heat. Roast the pasilla chiles, 2 at a time, directly over the flame, turning occasionally to char evenly, until the skin has brown spots all over, 6-8 minutes. (Alternatively, preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Toss the chiles with about 1 tablespoon of oil, place on a baking sheet, and roast for about 35 minutes, or until the skin is beginning to char and pull away from the flesh.)
  • Transfer the chiles to a medium bowl and cover with a plate. Steam for 30 minutes.
  • Once the chiles have steamed, use gloves to peel off the charred skin. Use a paring knife or kitchen shears to cut a vertical opening in each pepper, being careful not to cut all the way through. Gently remove the seeds.
  • Stuff each chile with the queso fresco.
  • Add enough vegetable oil to a large pot to just cover the bottom. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the peppers to the pot in a single layer with the opening face up. When the oil is hot and the peppers begin to sizzle, add the Mexican sour cream, milk, and any remaining queso fresco. Bring the cream sauce to a boil, occasionally moving the chiles around but not turning them all the way over.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 8-10 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with the pepper and salt.
  • Serve immediately with warm corn tortillas alongside.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 899 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 73 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 44 grams, Sugar 12 grams

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality poblano peppers. Look for peppers that are deep green in color and have smooth, unblemished skin. Avoid peppers that are bruised or have soft spots.
  • Roast the poblano peppers properly. Roasting the peppers brings out their flavor and makes them easier to peel. You can roast the peppers over an open flame, in a hot oven, or under a broiler. Just be sure to roast them until the skin is blackened and blistered.
  • Handle the roasted peppers with care. Once the peppers are roasted, they will be very hot. Be careful not to touch the peppers with your bare hands. Use tongs or a kitchen towel to handle them.
  • Peel the roasted peppers carefully. Once the peppers are cool enough to handle, peel off the blackened skin. Be careful not to tear the flesh of the peppers.
  • Stuff the peppers with your favorite filling. There are many different fillings that you can use for vegetarian chiles rellenos. Some popular options include cheese, beans, rice, and vegetables.
  • Dip the stuffed peppers in egg batter and then fry them until golden brown. This will help to keep the filling in place and give the peppers a crispy outer shell.
  • Serve the chiles rellenos with your favorite sauce. A simple tomato sauce or a creamy cheese sauce are both good options.

Conclusion:

Vegetarian chiles rellenos are a delicious and versatile dish that can be made with a variety of fillings. They are a great option for a meatless meal and can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily make this classic Mexican dish at home.

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