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Keto Chili Rellenos

These keto chile rellenos are stuffed with three things: cheese and eggs. Best of all, they're so easy to make that you don't need a tremendous cook to whip them up for you!

Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword keto chile rellenos
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 504 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

  • 4 medium Anaheim or Poblano peppers
  • 11/2 cups 170 g shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/4 cup 30 g coconut flour
  • 3 large eggs whites and yolks divided
  • 1 cup 224 g refined coconut oil, 1 cup (240 ml) algae oil, or 1 cup (224 g) lard
  • 1 cup 240 ml low-sugar red enchilada sauce
  • 1 medium avocado diced or thinly sliced

4 tbsp (48 g) sour cream

1 medium jalapeño pepper, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp 8 g minced fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Using a gas grill, gas burner, or broiler, char the Anaheim peppers for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until they are blistered on each side. 
  2. Place the Anaheim peppers in a 10-inch (25-cm) or larger cast iron skillet and cover the skillet with
    a dish towel for 20 minutes to allow the peppers to steam. Carefully remove as much of the peppers’ skins as you can with your hands, then cut a T shape into one side of the peppers, making sure not to cut all the way through. You should have two flaps. Stuff each pepper with one-fourth of the Mexican blend cheese. Close the flaps and set the peppers aside. 
  3. Place the coconut flour in a medium bowl and the egg whites in another medium bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites for about 2 minutes, until they are light and fluffy. Fold in the egg yolks. 
  4. Heat the oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge the peppers through the coconut flour, then dip them into the egg mixture. Carefully place the peppers, seam side down, in the oil and fry them for 1 to 2 minutes, until they are brown. Flip the peppers and fry them for 1 to 3 minutes, until they are golden. Set the peppers aside and drain the oil from the skillet. 
  5. Add the enchilada sauce to the skillet over medium heat and cook it for 2 to 3 minutes, just until it is hot. To serve, place the sauce on a plate and top it with the peppers. Serve the peppers with the avocado, sour cream, jalapeño pepper, and cilantro. 
Nutrition Facts
Keto Chili Rellenos
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 504 Calories from Fat 378
% Daily Value*
Fat 42g65%
Saturated Fat 20g125%
Polyunsaturated Fat 19g
Cholesterol 259mg86%
Sodium 341mg15%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 18g36%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.