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Receta de CHILES RELLENOS DE ATÚN. ¡Buenos, bonitos y baratos!

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Chiles Rellenos de Atún

Cultural Context

Chiles Rellenos de Atún is a beloved dish in Mexican cuisine, originating from the tradition of stuffing peppers with various fillings. This dish reflects the resourcefulness of home cooks, utilizing canned tuna as a protein source. It's often served during family gatherings and festive occasions, showcasing the versatility of chiles and the rich flavors of Mexican cooking. Today, variations abound, with different proteins and sauces being used, but the essence of the dish remains a comforting favorite.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 chiles poblanos grandes
2 latas de atún en agua
1/2 cebolla
2 jitomates
aceitunas al gusto
2 huevos
aceite vegetal para freír
2 jitomates
1/4 de cebolla
1 taza de agua
1 diente de ajo
2 hojas de laurel

canned tuna

🥗Healthier: cooked chicken

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned salmon can be more affordable and still provides protein.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option for flavor.

poblano peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: green peppers

Bell peppers are milder and more readily available.

eggs

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: egg whites

Flaxseed meal can bind ingredients while reducing cholesterol.

1

Roast the chiles poblanos until the skin is charred, then peel and remove the seeds.

2

In a bowl, mix the tuna, chopped half onion, diced tomatoes, and olives to taste.

3

Stuff the roasted chiles with the tuna mixture.

4

In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and coat the stuffed chiles with the egg mixture.

5

Heat vegetable oil in a pan and fry the stuffed chiles until golden brown.

6

For the sauce, blend the tomatoes, quarter onion, water, garlic, and bay leaves, then simmer until thickened.

7

Serve the stuffed chiles topped with the sauce.

Cooking Techniques

roastingsautéingstuffingbaking

Equipment Needed

panblender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Stuffed Peppers with Tuna

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