Best Vegetarian Chiles Rellenos Recipes

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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

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

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