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Loaded Chile Relleno and Pickled Onion
Mexican Free recipe

Loaded Chile Relleno and Pickled Onion

4.5 (120 ratings)

A Loaded Chile Relleno, deeply savory and worth the wait, and served and Pickled Onion.

Prep
8 min
Cook
56 min
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients

What you'll need

  • 1 lb chile relleno
  • 2 tbsp white onion
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro
  • 3 cloves lime
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 cup corn tortillas
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt
  • to taste fresh herbs, to finish
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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