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    Baked Chile Rellenos

    5 from 1 vote
    Posted January 2, 2013 (last updated November 15, 2018) by Wendy Polisi

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    Looking for a healthier twist on a classic you love?  These Baked Chile Rellenos prove that healthy and delicious can go hand in hand!

    Today, I've got a special treat for you: Baked  Chile Rellenos.

    One of the best ways I've found to stick to healthy eating is to find new ways to enjoy your old favorites. Some of my favorite "hacks" are the addition of cauliflower to macaroni and cheese, using applesauce and bananas in baking and of course using quinoa to improve the nutritional profile of dishes.

    Baked Quinoa Chile Rellenos - It is hard to believe these Baked Quinoa Chile Rellenos are both gluten free and can easily be made vegan. (I did!) A healthier alternative to a classic. - WendyPolisi.com

    Sadly, most dishes you get out are deep fried in what is most likely GMO corn oil and then loaded with nothing but cheese or meat. No doubt that they are delicious, but healthy? Not so much.

    Today I've got one of my favorites - Chile Rellenos! Who doesn't love crispy chile rellenos?
    Baked

    The good news is that with this dish you can stick to those brand new resolutions with a healthy indulgence that doesn't make you feel like you've blown it!

    Yes, this isn't my easiest to make recipe. (This is date night or weekend with the family fare!) But it really isn't all that complicated, can be made in stages and is so worth it!
    Baked Quinoa Chile Rellenos - It is hard to believe these Baked Quinoa Chile Rellenos are both gluten free and can easily be made vegan. (I did!) A healthier alternative to a classic. - WendyPolisi.com

    And for those of you looking for healthy week day dishes - don't worry. I've got some great ones lined up!

    Hope you are having a fabulous New Year! Does anyone else think we should put off getting back to work until Monday?

    Baked Chile Rellenos

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    5 from 1 vote

    Baked Quinoa Chile Rellenos

    Although this recipe is a bit involved, it really isn’t at all fussy. If your poblano peppers tear in the peeling process, don’t worry! The breading will cover it up. The filling and sauce can be made a day ahead of time and reheated. Additionally, the peppers can be stuffed and breaded up to three hours ahead of time.
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 20 mins
    Total Time1 hr 30 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 352kcal
    Author: Wendy Polisi

    Ingredients

    • 6 poblano peppers
    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • ½ cup red pepper chopped
    • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
    • ½ cup frozen corn thawed
    • 1 cup cooked quinoa
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
    • ¼ cup cilantro chopped
    • 4 ounces cream cheese dairy or non dairy
    • ½ cup shredded pepper jack dairy or non dairy
    • Breading
    • Flour Mixture
    • ½ cup fine corn flour *see note
    • ½ cup toasted quinoa flour or gluten free flour of choice
    • Milk Mixture
    • 1 cup unsweetened almond milk or milk of choice
    • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
    • Crumbs
    • 1 cup quinoa flakes
    • 1.5 cups rice crackers
    • Sauce
    • 1 cup chopped onion
    • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
    • 1 - 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
    • 1 chipotle chile in adobo sauce chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Place oven rack in the top position and turn to broil. Place a sheet of aluminum foil on the rack below. Place chilies on the top rack and broil until blackened, turning carefully with tongs so that all sides blacken. Place in a covered container for 15 minutes. Peel chilies. Slit down the middle and remove seeds.
    • Meanwhile, spray a skillet with olive oil and heat to medium. Add onion and red pepper. Cook for 8 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Add corn, quinoa, garlic, paprika and cumin. Cook for 3 more minutes. Reduce heat to low. Stir in cilantro, cream cheese and pepper jack. Cook until the cheeses are melted. Remove from heat and allow to cool slightly. (This is a good time to start the sauce.)
    • Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray with olive oil.
    • Stuff each chili with the quinoa mixture. Use two to three toothpicks to secure.
    • In a shallow dish combine the corn flour and quinoa flour. Combine milk and lemon juice and place in a shallow dish. Make breading by combining quinoa flakes and rice crackers in a food processor until smooth. Transfer to a shallow dish.
    • Dip chilies in the flour and then in the milk/lemon juice mixture. Coat with bread crumbs and place on prepared baking sheet. Spray liberally with olive oil spray. Bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until brown. Serve with sauce. (Reserve remaining sauce for another use.)
    • To make sauce: Spray a saucepan with olive oil and heat to medium. Add onion and cook for 10 to 12 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds to a minute, until fragrant. Add tomatoes, chopped chipotle chile, oregano, salt and pepper. Reduce to low and cook covered for 30 minutes.

    Notes

    Servings 6, Calories 465, Fat 14.9g, Carbohydrates 68.6g, Protein 19.5g, Cholesterol 34mg, Sodium 992mg, Fiber 12.7g, Sugars 3.8g Note that nutritional information uses ½ of the sauce.
    Note: If you have a corn allergy, substitute any gluten free flour for the corn flour and skip the frozen corn.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 570mg | Potassium: 453mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1365IU | Vitamin C: 117.7mg | Calcium: 177mg | Iron: 2.8mg

     

    Baked Quinoa Chile Rellenos - It is hard to believe these Baked Quinoa Chile Rellenos are both gluten free and can easily be made vegan. (I did!) A healthier alternative to a classic. - WendyPolisi.com

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    1. Shannon Graham

      February 11, 2018 at 11:28 pm

      5 stars
      This looks like a very filling dinner!

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