Chiles Rellenos

13 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 poblano chiles
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 small red onion, diced
  • 2 medium zucchini, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (4-ounce) can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 (4-ounce) can green chiles
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 (2 second) spray nonstick cooking spray
  • 1 cup low-fat Cheddar, shredded
  • 1 cup tomato salsa

Directions

  1. 1
    Place a wire rack over a burner on the stove.
  2. 2
    Roast the poblanos on the rack and turn with tongs until blackened evenly.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. 4
    Heat canola oil in a medium heavy nonstick saute pan over medium heat.
  5. 5
    Add the onion and zucchini and saute until golden, about 5 minutes.
  6. 6
    Add the cumin, oregano, garlic powder, tomatoes, green chiles and corn.
  7. 7
    Continue to cook until the mixture is almost dry.
  8. 8
    Meanwhile, use a paper towel to rub off the skins from the poblanos.
  9. 9
    Make an incision on 1 side, and remove seeds and membranes from inside, while making sure to keep the poblano intact.
  10. 10
    Heat a medium heavy nonstick saute pan over medium heat.
  11. 11
    Lightly spray with canola cooking spray for 2 seconds.
  12. 12
    Evenly stuff the 4 poblanos with the zucchini mixture and the shredded cheese.
  13. 13
    Carefully place the stuffed poblanos in the heated saute pan and sear on each side for approximately 2 minutes, or until golden brown.
  14. 14
    Serve warm with tomato salsa.

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