Chiles rellenos de Marlin

poblano peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers are lower in calories and banana peppers are often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese provides a healthier option with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour is more nutritious, while cornstarch can be a cheaper thickening agent.

Roast the chiles poblanos until the skin is charred, then peel and deseed them.

Prepare the filling by mixing the marlin, cheese, diced tomatoes, diced chile, diced onion, oregano, and pepper.

Stuff the roasted chiles with the filling mixture.

Dip the stuffed chiles in a batter made from eggs and flour.

Fry the chiles in hot oil until golden brown.

Serve with tomato puree and optionally with rice.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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