Chile Rellenos

Main Dishes

Serves
2–4

Prep time
  5 minutes

Cook time
  20 minutes

Ingredients

  • For the rellenos:
    • 4 large poblano chile peppers
    • 2 cups garlic mashed potatoes
    • 1½ cups fat-free refried pinto beans
    • ½ cup tofu sour cream
    • ¼ cup water
    • ¼ teaspoon chipotle chile powder
  • For the garlic mashed potatoes:
    • 4 large Yukon Gold potatoes
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • ¼ cup unsweetened soy milk
    • Freshly ground white pepper
    • Dash sea salt
  • For the tofu sour cream:
    • 1 12.3 oz package soft silken tofu
    • 2½ tablespoons lemon juice
    • 2½ teaspoons sugar
    • Dash salt
  • For the mango salsa:
    • 2 cups peeled, chopped ripe mango
    • ½ cup finely chopped onion
    • ½ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
    • 1 fresh jalapeño, seeded and finely chopped
    • ¼ cup chopped cilantro
    • ¼ teaspoon minced fresh garlic
    • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
    • 1 tablespoon warm water
    • Freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Broil the poblanos about 4 inches from the heat until blistered and charred on all sides, turning frequently. Cover in a bowl for 15 minutes, then remove the skins.
  2. Combine the beans, tofu sour cream, water, and chipotle powder in a saucepan and warm gently. Spread about 1 cup in the bottom of a baking dish.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Slit each poblano and remove the seeds.
  4. Fill each poblano with about ½ cup mashed potatoes, place in the baking dish, and drizzle with another cup of sauce. Cover and bake for 20 minutes, then uncover and bake for 10 minutes more.
  5. For the mashed potatoes, boil the potatoes and garlic until tender, drain, and mash with soy milk, pepper, and salt.
  6. For the tofu sour cream, process all ingredients until smooth and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  7. For the mango salsa, combine all ingredients and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  8. Serve the rellenos with the remaining bean sauce and mango salsa.

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