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rajas
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Rajas

Rajas are a delicious blend of roasted poblano peppers, onions, cream and cheese - perfect for tacos, nachos and burgers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Additional Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 199kcal
Author: Cheryl Bennett

Ingredients

  • 4 poblano peppers
  • 1 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp. canola oil
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1/4 tsp. black pepper
  • 3/4 cup crema Mexicana or sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded Oaxaca cheese or mozzarella
  • 1/2 tsp. Mexican oregano optional

Instructions

  • Place an oven rack 4 - 6 inches from the broiler. Preheat broiler in oven (or heat grill).
  • Place poblano peppers under the broiler and roast for about 5 minutes, until skin is blistered and blackened all over. Flip peppers over and repeat.
  • When peppers are blackened all over, remove from heat and seal them in a plastic bag or put in a bowl and cover tightly with plastic wrap. Let them sweat for 5 - 10 minutes.
  • Transfer to a cutting board, then peel the thin, blackened skin from the peppers. Slice them open and remove the seeds, stem, and membranes, then slice into 1/2" strips. Set aside.
  • Heat oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Sauté onions until they just begin to take on color, about 10 -12 minutes. Lower heat to medium low, add garlic and stir to combine.
  • Add poblano strips, salt, pepper, Mexican crema, and oregano if using, to the onions. Stir to combine and let it warm through for 2 - 3 minutes.
  • Add Oaxaca cheese and stir frequently over low heat until cheese is completely melted.
  • Serve while warm.

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Notes

*If you have sensitive skin, I would advise wearing gloves when working with peppers.
Add in 1/2 cup of fresh sweet corn for a summer variation to this recipe.
Substitute crema Mexicana with sour cream. You can add in a few tablespoons of cream cheese to give your rajas extra body and creaminess.
If Oaxaca cheese is unavailable, substitute with mozzarella.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 199kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 46mg | Sodium: 396mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g