How to make a cheese and mushroom stuffed Chile Relleno with Grandma Ines

poblano peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers are milder and more widely available.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with less fat.

tomato sauce

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: canned tomatoes

Fresh tomatoes can enhance flavor while canned are budget-friendly.

Saute the onion until translucent.

Add garlic and cook until fragrant.

Stir in epazote and cook until the colors and flavors change.

Add corn and mushrooms to the mixture and cook until browned.

Prepare the dried chile ancho by ensuring it's not too spicy by adding cream to the filling.

Stuff the chile ancho with the cheese and vegetable mixture.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens