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Loaded Chile Relleno in Salsa Verde
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Loaded Chile Relleno in Salsa Verde

4.7 (234 ratings)

Our Chile Relleno leans on white onion and patience: rich without ever feeling heavy, then finished in Salsa Verde.

Prep
14 min
Cook
40 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb chile relleno
  • 2 tsp white onion
  • 1 medium fresh cilantro
  • 1 lb lime
  • a pinch ground cumin
  • 4 oz corn tortillas
  • 1/4 cup kosher salt
  • to taste a squeeze of citrus
Method

Step by step

  1. Season the chile relleno generously and let it sit while you prep the aromatics.
  2. Build the base: cook the onion, garlic and spices until soft and fragrant.
  3. Add the chile relleno and cook it through, letting it take on color and soak up the seasoning.
  4. Rest briefly, adjust the salt and acid, and finish with fresh herbs before serving.
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