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Amy's Chile Relleno Bowl
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌿 Organic

Amy's Chile Relleno Bowl

Amy's
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
400
Calories
17g
Protein
4g
Sugars
740mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
107
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Amy's Chile Relleno Bowl is a ready-to-heat organic frozen entrée that sits in the freezer aisle among other convenience meals — you’ll often find it near vegetarian and organic frozen entrees, grain bowls, and microwaveable soups. Designed for quick solo dinners or a simple two-person meal, it reads like a homey spin on a Mexican-inspired casserole: rice, melted Monterey Jack and cheddar, fire-roasted poblano, tortilla chips, black beans and vegetables in a shallow microwavable bowl. Occasions for purchase include busy weeknights, quick weekend lunches, or as a chilled-out movie-night meal when shoppers want something more substantial than pizza but faster than cooking. The Amy’s brand is positioned toward health-conscious, ingredient-aware shoppers who prefer organic and vegetarian options; the packaging leans on organic certification, “natural” and simple-ingredient claims, and a wholesome, small-company aesthetic rather than bold kid-focused branding. Label cues — “organic,” familiar vegetable names, and a clean ingredient list — create a health halo, though the Nutrition Facts (about 400 calories and 740 mg sodium) suggest moderation. Processing context: this is a commercially prepared frozen meal combining whole ingredients and processed components into a convenient product. Sensory details: expect soft, fluffy rice, creamy melty cheese pockets, tender roasted poblano with mild char, occasional crunch from tortilla chips, and a slightly saucy, savory body with a touch of heat; the bowl is typically a single-use microwave tray with a film lid, encouraging the quick ritual of piercing, heating and eating straight from the container, often paired with a simple salad or fruit.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories400
% Daily Value*
Total Fat20g26%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Cholesterol40mg13%
Sodium740mg32%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars4g
Protein17g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Filtered, Water,, Organic, Rice,, Monterey, Jack, and, White, Cheddar, Cheeses, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Organic, Tomato, Puree,, Organic, Fire, Roasted, Poblano, Peppers,, Organic, Corn,, Organic, Zucchini,, Organic, Onions,, Organic, Tofu, (Filtered, Water,, Organic, Soybeans,, Magnesium, Chloride),, Organic, Black, Beans,, Organic, Tortilla, Chips, (Organic, Yellow, Corn,, Organic, Expeller, Pressed, Safflower, Oil, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Sea, Salt,, Trace, of, Lime),, Organic, Bell, Peppers,, Organic, Carrots,, Organic, High, Oleic, Safflower, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Culture,, Salt,, Annatto,, Enzymes),, Organic, Cornstarch,, Sea, Salt,, Organic, Tapioca, Starch,, Olives,, Organic, Butter, (Organic, Cream,, Salt),, Organic, Garlic,, Spices,, Organic, Jalapeno, Peppers,, Organic, Sweet, Rice, Flour,, Organic, Cilantro,, Organic, Green, Chiles..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Safflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although it uses many organic and whole ingredients, this ready-to-heat frozen meal contains multiple processed components (prepared cheeses, oil blends, starches, and a composite formulated dish), fitting the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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Common Questions about Amy's Chile Relleno Bowl

The Chile Relleno Bowl can be considered a healthy option for a quick meal, especially when you compare it to other frozen foods. It's packed with organic ingredients and offers a decent amount of protein (17g) and calcium (340mg). Of course, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals, so it’s always good to think about what fits into your personal nutrition plan.

Perfect For

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movie-night
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