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Baked Chile Rellenos

40 min4 servings🍳 1 pan + 1 bowlPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$14.00620 cal · 30g protein

Ingredients

  • poblano peppers6 count
  • Monterey Jack cheese12 oz
  • eggs4 count
  • all-purpose flour¼ cup
  • red enchilada sauce1 can
  • Mexican rice mix1 package
  • black beans1 can
  • cilantro1 bunch

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the broiler. Broil the poblanos 8-10 minutes, turning, until blistered. Steam in a covered bowl 5 minutes. Start the rice mix per the package.

  2. 2

    Peel off the skins, cut a slit down each pepper and remove the seeds. Turn the oven to 400°F.

  3. 3

    Stuff each pepper with sticks of cheese and set in a greased baking dish.

  4. 4

    Beat the egg whites to soft peaks, fold in the yolks and flour with a pinch of salt, and spoon over the peppers. Bake 15 minutes until puffed and golden.

  5. 5

    Serve with warmed enchilada sauce, Mexican rice and black beans, topped with cilantro.

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