Chiles Rellenos with Chipotle-Corn Sauce

Yield: 6 Servings
Categories: Mexican, Vegetables
1Head garlic; plus 2 cloves
12Anaheim chiles; or poblano chiles
1cCheddar cheese; grated
1cMonterey jack cheese; grated
1/2cQueso cotija; or queso fresco, (or substitute low-fat ricotta cheese)
1bnFresh cilantro; chopped
8ozBlack beans; rinsed and drained
1/2cRaw pumpkin seeds; or pine nuts
6Scallions; chopped
3tbChipotle chiles in adoble sauce; pureed
2tsGround cumin
3tsGround coriander
1tsFreshly ground black pepper
1/2tsGround cayenne pepper
1/2tsSalt
2cFresh corn; or canned, roasted in a dry skillet or broiled until caramel colored
1cHeavy cream
1ptSour cream
Fresh cilantro leaves; for garnish
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