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Rajas con Crema

Roasted Poblano Strips in Cream Sauce is an irresistible dish that brings the warmth of Mexican cuisine right to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 329
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 4 large poblano peppers Choose firm and shiny peppers for the best flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil You can also use butter for added richness.
  • ½ cup yellow onion Thinly sliced to enhance sweetness and flavor.
  • 3 cloves garlic Minced to bring depth to the dish.
  • 1 cup corn kernels Fresh or frozen, adding sweetness and texture.
  • ½ cup Mexican crema Use sour cream or heavy cream as alternatives.
  • 5 ounces melty Mexican style cheese Shredded, such as Mexican manchego for excellent meltability.
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Optional; use ancho powder or paprika for a touch of heat.
  • ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano To elevate the flavor profile with aromatic notes.
  • to taste salt and pepper Just a few light grinds will do.

Method
 

  1. Roast the poblano peppers over your stove top flame, rotating often, until the skins char and blister up, which should take about 10 minutes. If you prefer, you can bake them in the oven until they blacken and blister, approximately 15 minutes. Once roasted, cool the peppers and place them into a plastic bag to steam; this will help loosen their skins.
  2. Peel away the charred skin from the roasted poblano peppers once they have cooled enough to handle. Remove the stems and seeds from each pepper before slicing them into strips about ¾ inch thick.
  3. Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until they become translucent and soften up nicely.
  4. Stir in minced garlic along with corn kernels into the pan with onions, cooking everything together for just one minute while stirring occasionally.
  5. Add your freshly sliced poblano pepper strips into the pan, stirring continuously for another minute so that they begin to absorb all those wonderful flavors.
  6. Swirl in the crema along with any additional seasonings you've chosen, stirring well to incorporate everything smoothly. Gradually add shredded cheese while constantly stirring until it melts completely through.
  7. Your Rajas con Crema is now ready! Serve it warm on warmed tortillas for an authentic experience that everyone will love.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 434mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6g

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