Friday, July 11, 2008

Healthy Chile Rellenos (sort of)

mmm, Chile Rellenos. A Poblano or Anaheim Pepper stuffed with cheese, battered and deep fried. Doesn't get more delicious. I REALLY like them, but they're too unhealthy to eat ever very often. So, I decided to try something healthier and it turned out pretty good, so I thought I'd share the recipe.

Tofu Chile Rellenos
1         Poblano Pepper
9 oz     Firm Tofu
1 T      Strong Cheese, fine grated (I had Pecorino Romano in the fridge, so that's what I used)
2         Cloves Garlic, chopped
1 t       Italian Seasoning
1 t       Fresh Chives, chopped
1 t       Fresh Rosemary, minced
1 t       Worcestershire Sauce
2 T      Milk
           Salt & Pepper to taste
           Bread Crumbs

Half Poblano Pepper with stem still in. Remove seeds and innards.

Put tofu, cheese, garlic, Italian seasoning, chives, rosemary, worcestershire, milk, salt & pepper in food processor. Blend until smooth.

Spoon into pepper halves and sprinkle top with bread crumbs.

Bake at 350° for about 30 minutes.

Serve with spicy roasted potatoes and an avacado and tomato salad.

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