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Squash Blossom Chile Relleno with Walnut Cream Sauce

Squash Blossom Chile Relleno with Walnut Cream Sauce

Cost $25, save $15

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  • 30 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $25

INGREDIENTS

  • Walnut Cream Sauce

    • 1 cup shelled walnut halves
    • 🥛 2 cups milk, divided
    • 1/4 pound crumbled queso fresco
    • 1 1/2 cups sour cream
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Chiles and Filling

    • 6 poblano peppers
    • 1 pound chorizo sausage
    • 1 cup squash blossoms, chopped
    • 1/2 cup black beans, rinsed and drained
    • 1/2 cup whole kernel corn, drained
    • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • Breading and Frying

    • 🥚 3 eggs, separated
    • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Garnish

    • 1 teaspoon pomegranate seeds, or to taste
    • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste

STEPS

1

Place walnuts into a bowl and cover with milk; soak in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours or overnight.

2

Drain walnuts and place into a food processor. Add queso fresco, sour cream, sugar, and cinnamon. Puree until completely smooth. Add milk as necessary to make the sauce creamy. Set sauce aside.

3

Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.

4

Place poblano peppers onto the prepared baking sheet. Broil until skins blacken and blister, about 10 minutes, turning peppers halfway through.

5

Remove peppers from the oven and seal in a plastic resealable bag. Allow to sit and steam for 15 minutes.

6

Carefully remove skins from peppers using a spoon or fingers. Cut a slit down the side of each pepper and remove seeds and veins. Set peppers aside.

7

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Saute chorizo for 2 to 3 minutes. Add squash blossoms and cook until chorizo browns and blossoms wilt, about 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in black beans and corn, cooking for 1 to 2 more minutes. Mix in Mexican cheese.

8

Carefully stuff peppers with the chorizo mixture. Do not overstuff to ensure peppers can close completely.

9

Separate eggs into two bowls. Mix 1 tablespoon flour into yolks to form a paste. Whisk egg whites until stiff peaks form, then fold them gently into the yolk mixture.

10

Dredge stuffed peppers in 1 cup of flour. Coat them completely. Dip flour-coated peppers into the egg mixture, ensuring they are fully covered.

11

Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Deep-fry peppers until golden, about 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a rack to drain.

12

Place cooked peppers onto plates, pour walnut sauce over them, garnish with pomegranate seeds and cilantro, and serve.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

647

Calories

  • 22
    Protein
  • 22
    Carbs
  • 54
    Fats

💡 Ensure milk-soaked walnuts are blended until smooth for a creamy sauce.For a vegetarian option, substitute chorizo with a plant-based alternative.Using fresh cilantro and pomegranate seeds enhances the dish's presentation and flavor.