Mexican Food Favorite: Rajas Poblanas with Poblanos, Onions, Cream & Cheese

poblano peppers

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: banana peppers

Bell peppers are lower in calories and banana peppers are often less expensive.

cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in fat and sour cream is usually more affordable.

cheese

🥗Healthier: low-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Low-fat cheese offers a healthier option while processed cheese is often cheaper.

Char poblano peppers on a stove or charcoal grill for 2-3 minutes per side until blistered and blackened.

Place charred peppers in a plastic bag to steam for 5 minutes.

Remove peppers from the bag, cut off the stem, remove seeds and veins, and scrape off the charred skin.

Cut the cleaned peppers into strips using a mandolin.

Heat vegetable oil in a pan and sauté sliced onions for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.

Add canned corn to the onions and stir.

Add the poblano strips to the pan and mix everything together, cooking for a few minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste, then turn off the heat.

Stir in Mexican cream or sour cream and crumbling cheese, mixing well.

Cover and let rest for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.

Serve in warm tortillas or over rice or chicken.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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