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    Jalapeños Rellenos – the Original Jalapeño Poppers

    BY: Ben Rayl UPDATED: May 16, 2021 Leave a Comment

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    5 from 2 votes

    This jalapeno poppers recipe is super simple and very traditionally Mexican. Served with fresh corn tortillas, a little avocado and some black bean sauce these authentic jalapeño poppers make for a very impressive appetizer.

    Traditional Mexican Jalapeños Rellenos.

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    Traditional Mexican Jalapeños Rellenos.

    Jalapeños Rellenos – the Original Jalapeño Poppers

    This jalapeno poppers recipe is super simple and very traditionally Mexican. Served with fresh corn tortillas, a little avocado and some black bean sauce these authentic jalapeño poppers make for a very impressive appetizer.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6 Servings
    Calories: 66kcal
    Author: Ben Rayl

    Ingredients
     

    • 6 jalapenos - large, fresh
    • ½ cup cheese - shredded
    • 2 egg whites
    • ¼ cup flour
    • salt - dash
    • vegetable oil - for frying

    Instructions

    • Cut each jalapeno lengthwise and scoop out the seeds and pith with a small spoon.
    • Stuff each jalapeno with cheese, then secure with a toothpick and refrigerate until ready to use.
    • Put some oil in a skillet - about ½ an inch, and heat over medium heat.
    • While the oil is heating, beat the eggs whites in a large bowl until foamy.  And the pinch of salt and continue to beat until soft peaks form.
    • Sprinkle the flour on a small plate, then coat each jalapeno in flour, then dip in the egg whites and carefully place in the hot oil.
    • Fry, turning them once, for about 3 minutes - or until golden.
    • Serve with black bean sauce (puree some black beans with a little of their water until thin), sour cream, avocado and fresh tortillas.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 76mg | Potassium: 66mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg

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