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Chiles en Nogada

Roasted poblano peppers stuffed with a sweet-savory mixture of apples, pears, and pomegranate, topped with a creamy walnut sauce and garnished with pomegranate seeds and parsley.

Total time
45 min
Servings
4
Calories
320
Protein
6g
Chiles en Nogada
FestiveComfortingMexicanVegetarianGluten-FreeVegetarianCreamyCrunchy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Roast poblano peppers over open flame until skin blisters, then steam in a bag and peel.

  2. Step 2

    Dice apple and pear into small cubes, mix with half the pomegranate seeds.

  3. Step 3

    Stuff each pepper with the fruit mixture and set aside.

  4. Step 4

    Blend walnuts, cream, salt, and pepper until smooth to make the nogada sauce.

  5. Step 5

    Pour sauce over stuffed peppers, garnish with remaining pomegranate seeds and parsley.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately or chill for 30 minutes before serving.

Tools you’ll need

  • Oven or gas burner
  • Blender
  • Large pot
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

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