Chiles En Nogada
Chiles en nogada is a vibrant Mexican dish featuring poblano peppers stuffed with a savory meat filling and topped with a creamy walnut sauce, perfect for festive occasions.
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350kcal
Ingredients
- 6 poblano peppers
- 500 g ground meat beef and pork
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup diced pears
- 1/2 cup walnuts for the sauce
- 1/4 cup milk for the sauce
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds for garnish
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Roast the poblano peppers over an open flame until charred and blistered.
- Place roasted peppers in a plastic bag to steam for 10 minutes.
- Peel off the skin and remove the seeds carefully.
- In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
- Add ground meat and cook until browned.
- Stir in tomatoes, apples, and pears, and season with cinnamon, salt, and pepper.
- Cook for another 10 minutes until the mixture is fragrant.
- Prepare the walnut sauce by blending walnuts, milk, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Stuff each poblano pepper with the meat mixture.
- Drizzle with walnut sauce and garnish with pomegranate seeds.
Nutrition
Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 4g