Chiles Rellenos con Queso
"A much-beloved mainstay of Mexican cuisine, the chile relleno is a masterclass of complementary flavors and textures: each bite manages to combine the gooeyness of melted cheese, the tenderness of a fire-roasted pepper, and the crispiness of its egg-battered exterior, all at once. Of course, a dish with such a delightfully complex eating experience usually results from an equally complex cooking experience, and one doesn't always have the time to fire-roast, stuff, batter, and fry a whole pepper. That's what makes Trader Joe's Chiles Rellenos Con Queso so convenient-now, having a hearty chile relleno at home is simply a matter of letting it cook in the microwave, air fryer, or conventional oven, heating the included zesty tomato sauce on the stove or microwave, combining, and enjoying. An always-excellent entrée or appetizer, our frozen Chiles Rellenos make an especially great vegetarian option for a weeknight dinner or weekend lunch. For a quick and easy meal, try pairing them with a side of rice and beans, which will also help soak up the rich and flavorful sauce. Of course, if you're feeling extra hungry, you can always use one as the filling for a super satisfying burrito, along with some diced tomatoes, onions, and our Organic Chunky Homestyle Guacamole."
IngredientsNutritionTags
Serves 2 servings per container
Serving size 1 piece + 1/3 cup sauce (205g)
| Per serving | Per container | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 330 | 660 | ||
| Amount | % DV* | Amount | % DV* | |
| Total Fat | 24 g | 31% | 49 g | 63% |
| Saturated Fat | 9 g | 45% | 18 g | 90% |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 5 mg | 2% | 15 mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 870 mg | 38% | 1740 mg | 76% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19 g | 7% | 37 g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 7% | 4 g | 14% |
| Total Sugars | 4 g | 7 g | ||
| Includes | 0 g Added Sugars | 0% | 0 g Added Sugars | 0% |
| Protein | 9 g | 19 g | ||
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | 0.0 mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 10% | 240 mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 6% | 1.9 mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 6% | 600 mg | 15% |

