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Rajas con Crema

Rajas con Crema: Creamy Roasted Poblano Delight in Minutes

Rajas con Crema is a creamy Mexican dish featuring roasted poblano peppers, perfect as a side or main, and gluten-free.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Dish
  • 3 pieces Fresh Poblano Chiles roasted until charred
  • 2 tablespoons Butter for sautéing vegetables
  • 1 cup White Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 cup Corn Kernels fresh or canned
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin for authentic flavor
For the Cream Sauce
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese can be substituted with Neufchâtel or Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cup Mexican Crema or Sour Cream crème fraîche can be substituted
  • 1 cup Oaxaca Cheese shredded, can be substituted with Monterey Jack or mozzarella

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • baking sheet
  • Kitchen towel

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your broiler on high or prepare an open flame. Roast the poblano chiles until blistered and blackened, about 8-10 minutes, turning occasionally. Cover to steam for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional 30 seconds.
  3. Peel, seed, and slice the roasted poblanos into strips. Add poblanos, corn, salt, black pepper, and cumin to the skillet. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Lower heat and mix in cream cheese and Mexican crema. Stir until cream cheese melts. Add Oaxaca cheese, cover, and let sit for 3-5 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat when cheese is melted. Serve hot with warm tortillas or tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 10gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days. Avoid freezing as this can affect the creamy texture.

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