Remixed from “Chiles Rellenos de Tofu” — View Original
Remix request: “Replace the poblano peppers with bell peppers and instead of frying them, use an air fryer to cook them”
Chiles Rellenos de Tofu (Bell Pepper, Air-Fried)
A lighter remix that swaps poblano for bell peppers and uses air frying for a crisp finish, keeping the creamy tofu filling and bright tomato sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
Servings:
2 servings
(originally 4 servings)Ingredients(scaled)
- 2 large bell peppers (assorted colors)
- 7 oz extra-firm tofu, crumbled
- ½ small onion, finely chopped
- 1 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ medium tomato, diced
- ½ 1/2 cup corn kernels (frozen or fresh)
- ½ 1/2 cup shredded queso fresco or vegetarian cheese
- ½ 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ 1/2 tsp chili powder
- ½ 1/2 tsp salt
- ½ 1/4 tsp black pepper
- ½ 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 eggs, beaten
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ½ 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375°F (190°C).
- Roast or char the bell peppers briefly on a grill or in a hot pan, then core and slit open; remove seeds.
- Sauté onion and garlic in 1 tbsp oil until translucent, add tofu, tomato, corn, cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper; cook 4–5 min.
- Stir in cilantro and cheese; spoon filling into peppers.
- Dust peppers in flour, dip in beaten eggs, lightly shake off excess.
- Place stuffed peppers in a single layer in the air fryer basket; air-fry 12–15 min until edges are golden.
- Meanwhile, heat tomato sauce with water in a small pot and simmer 5 min.
- Serve peppers topped with warm tomato sauce.
Chef’s Pro Tips
- Use colorful bell peppers for visual appeal.
- If desired, add a drizzle of lime juice over the finished dish for brightness.
- For extra creaminess, blend a tablespoon of avocado into the sauce.
Serving Suggestions
Pair with a simple green salad and warm tortillas or crusty bread for a complete meal.
Storage Instructions
Cool leftovers completely, refrigerate in an airtight container up to 3 days; reheat in the microwave or air fryer at 350°F (175°C) for 3–4 minutes.
Nutritional Estimates
Per serving · 2 servings total
| calories | 320 |
|---|---|
| protein | 15 |
| carbohydrates | 38 |
| fat | 12 |
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