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Chiles Rellenos

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Chiles Rellenos

Chiles rellenos as usually prepared.

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Serving 2 servings (calculated)
Calories 2811
Protein 44.6g
Fiber 7.9g
Typical estimate; recipes and portions vary.

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01

Regular

Chiles rellenos as usually prepared.

02

Better

Same dish; smaller portion or a simple side salad. Do not replace with a different entrée.

More options (protein, portion, fiber)
01

Smaller portion

One pepper instead of two when that fits.

02

More fiber

Side salad.

Better = same dish, one useful change — not a different meal.

Cooking at home

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Servings

Makes about 2 servings. Scale ingredients up or down for 1–4+.

Ingredient amounts are written for the base recipe. For more or fewer servings, multiply or divide roughly — cooking is not lab-perfect.

Regular

Chiles rellenos as usually prepared.

Better

Same dish; smaller portion or a simple side salad. Do not replace with a different entrée.

Regular

2811 calories · 44.6g protein · 53.9g carbs · 273.8g fat · 7.9g fiber

Better

897 calories · 44.6g protein · 53.9g carbs · 57.3g fat · 7.9g fiber

Same recipe, per serving — only the one ingredient noted in Better changed. Everything else is identical.

Ingredients

  • 6 Poblano pepper
  • 300 g Queso fresco
  • 3 Large egg
  • 60 g All-purpose flour
  • 500 ml Peanut oil
  • 1.5 cup Enchilada sauce red

Instructions

  1. Roast and peel the poblanos, then slit and stuff with queso fresco.
  2. Dip in flour, then whipped egg.
  3. Deep-fry until golden on all sides; drain.
  4. Warm the sauce.
  5. Serve the peppers topped with sauce.

Better steps keep the same dish — one useful change, not a different recipe.

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Last reviewed
August 15, 2026
Nutrition source
Typical chiles rellenos estimate; recipes and portions vary

General food information only; not a substitute for personalized medical advice.