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Roasted Chile Relleno and Avocado
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Roasted Chile Relleno and Avocado

4.5 (237 ratings)

Roasted Chile Relleno and Avocado -- balanced between sweet, salt and heat.

Prep
29 min
Cook
26 min
Servings
5
Difficulty
Medium
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb chile relleno
  • a pinch white onion
  • 4 oz fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup lime
  • 2 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 cup corn tortillas
  • 3 cloves kosher salt
  • to taste flaky salt
Method

Step by step

  1. Pat the chile relleno dry and season it well so it browns instead of steaming.
  2. Get your pan hot and render the aromatics until they smell sweet and toasty.
  3. Return the chile relleno, add just enough liquid, and simmer until everything is tender.
  4. Taste, brighten with a squeeze of citrus, and plate while it is still hot.
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