Best 6 Creamy Poblano Pepper Strips Rajas Recipes

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Creamy Poblano Pepper Strips Rajas, a traditional Mexican dish, is an explosion of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. Made with roasted poblano peppers, sweet corn, and a creamy sauce, this dish is both hearty and satisfying. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this step-by-step guide will provide you with all the necessary instructions and tips to create the perfect Creamy Poblano Pepper Strips Rajas. So, let's get cooking and embark on a culinary journey that promises to transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

RAJAS POBLANAS (POBLANO STRIPS)



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A savory Mexican dish that can easily be turned into vegetarian by replacing the chicken bouillon for vegetable bullion . The cream tones down the heat of the poblano peppers. You won't have enough! Serve with warm corn tortillas.

Provided by gem

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

½ cup Mexican crema, crema fresca
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
5 poblano peppers
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onions, thickly sliced
1 cup drained canned corn kernels

Steps:

  • Blend the crema, cream cheese, and chicken bouillon in a blender until smooth; set aside.
  • Place the peppers on a large griddle over medium-high heat. Roast until the skin blisters and turns black. Remove peppers from griddle and place in a plastic bag, allowing them to sweat for 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool. Peel and discard the outer skin of the peppers; halve length-wise and remove the seeds and veins. Slice into thick strips. Set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook the onion in the hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir the corn into the onions, reduce the heat to medium, and cook another 5 minutes. Add the poblano strips to the saucepan. Pour the cream mixture over the vegetables and bring to a simmer; cook at a simmer until hot, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 102.5 mg, Fat 35.3 g, Fiber 5.4 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 20.2 g, Sodium 595.3 mg, Sugar 7.1 g

RAJAS POBLANAS (ROASTED POBLANO STRIPS IN CREAM SAUCE) - RECIPE



Rajas Poblanas (Roasted Poblano Strips in Cream Sauce) - Recipe image

Rajas Poblanas (Roasted Poblano Strips in Cream Sauce), is a traditional Mexican recipe made by roasting poblano peppers, slicing them into "rajas", or strips, then simmering them with a creamy cheese sauce. They are hugely flavorful and sure to be your new favorite. Here is how I make them.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Appetizer     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 large poblano peppers
2 tablespoons butter
½ yellow onion (sliced)
½ cup Mexican crema (or use sour cream)
5 ounces melty Mexican style cheese (shredded (about 2 cups - I used Mexican manchego))
1 teaspoon chili powder (I used paprika, though ancho powder would be great here)
½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
Salt and pepper to taste (I used a few light grinds)

Steps:

  • Roast the poblano peppers over your stove top flame until, rotating often, until the skins char and blister up, about 10 minutes. Alternatively, you can bake them in the oven until the skins blacken and blister, about 15 minutes. See the information above on how to roast poblano peppers. Cool and set the peppers into a plastic bag to steam. This will help loosen the skins. Most times I can just peel the skin right off without steaming.
  • Peel the charred skin from the roasted poblano peppers and slice them into strips about ¾ inch thick.
  • Heat a large pan to medium heat and melt the butter.
  • Add the onion and cook about 5 minutes, until the onion strips are translucent and soften up.
  • Add the poblano pepper strips and cook another minute, stirring.
  • Swirl in the crema and stir to incorporate.
  • Stir in the melty cheese a bit at a time, constantly stirring, until it melts through.
  • Add the seasonings and stir. Reduce the heat and let the mixture warm for about a minute or so, stirring here and there.
  • Serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 11 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 399 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RAJAS POBLANAS



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Categories     Cheese     Onion     Broil     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Cinco de Mayo     Dinner     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Monterey Jack     Chile Pepper     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds fresh large poblano chiles
1 onion, quartered, cut crosswise into 1/4" slices
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons dried oregano, preferably Mexican
3/4 cup crème fraiîhe or sour cream
1/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack
Kosher salt
Ingredient info: Fresh poblano chiles are available at specialty foods stores, Latin markets, and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler, build a medium-hot fire in a charcoal grill, or heat a gas grill to high. If broiling, place chiles on a rimmed baking sheet. If grilling, put chiles directly on grill grate. Roast, turning occasionally, until tender and nicely charred all over, 15-20 minutes.
  • Transfer chiles to a large bowl; cover with plastic wrap and let steam for 15 minutes. Peel chiles. Halve lengthwise; discard seeds. Cut crosswise into 1/4" strips.
  • Heat a large dry heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring often, until beginning to char, 6-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add oregano and 1 cup water; simmer until onion is tender and water has evaporated, 5-7 minutes.
  • Add chiles; cook until flavors meld, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in crème fraiîhe and cheese. Add water by tablespoonfuls if mixture is too dry. Season to taste with salt.

RAJAS CON CREMA, ELOTE, Y QUESO (CREAMY POBLANO PEPPERS AND SWEET CORN)



Rajas con Crema, Elote, y Queso (Creamy Poblano Peppers and Sweet Corn) image

Roasted poblano peppers and sweet corn kernels simmered in a sauce made with cream and Mexican cheese. A deliciously easy Mexican staple.

Provided by Ainé

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 1h33m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 poblano peppers
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
1 ear fresh corn, kernels cut off
1 tablespoon butter
1 small onion, sliced
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
½ cup heavy whipping cream
4 ½ ounces Mexican manchego cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 500 degrees F (260 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and add poblano peppers. Brush peppers with 1 tablespoon vegetable oil.
  • Roast poblano peppers in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; flip and continue roasting until skin is charred and flesh is soft, about 20 minutes more.
  • Place roasted peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap; let steam for 10 to 15 minutes. Carefully remove plastic wrap and peel the skins from the peppers and remove seeds and stems. Cut peppers into strips.
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; cook corn kernels until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and butter in a saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion until soft, 5 to 10 minutes. Add poblano pepper strips and corn; season with chicken bouillon granules and cook for 3 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in cream and manchego cheese; simmer until cheese melts, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.8 calories, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 71.3 mg, Fat 29.1 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 9.2 g, SaturatedFat 14.4 g, Sodium 674 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

CHICKEN STRIPS IN CREAMY RAJAS POBLANAS



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Skillet-cook chicken strips and roasted poblano chiles in a creamy, garlicky sauce and serve with tortillas to make this easy dish for a dozen.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 40m

Yield Makes 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup (1/2 of 8-oz. tub) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese Spread
2 cloves garlic
6 roasted poblano chiles, peeled, stemmed, seeded, deveined and divided
2 tsp. oil
1-1/2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 onion, sliced
1-1/2 cups KRAFT Shredded Mozzarella Cheese with a TOUCH OF PHILADELPHIA
12 flour tortillas (6 inch), warmed

Steps:

  • Blend cream cheese spread, garlic and 2 chiles in blender until smooth. Cut remaining chiles into strips.
  • Heat 1 tsp. oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add half the chicken; cook and stir 3 min. or until no longer pink. Remove from skillet. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken; cover to keep warm.
  • Add onions and chile strips to skillet; cook 3 min., stirring occasionally. Add chicken and cream cheese sauce; stir. Cover; cook on low heat 13 min. or until chicken is done and mixture is heated through, stirring occasionally and topping with shredded cheese for the last 3 min. Serve with tortillas.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 370 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 18 g

SKIRT STEAK WITH POBLANO RAJAS AND ZUCCHINI



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_Rajas_ are chile strips cooked with onion (raja means "slice" in Spanish).

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 large poblano chiles, roasted (see below)
2 12-ounce skirt steaks
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 teaspoons ground cumin, divided
1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
1 cup diced yellow or green zucchini
3/4 cup chopped green onions
1/2 cup whipping cream
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Peel, seed, and cut chiles lengthwise into 1/2-inch-wide strips. Set aside. Brush steaks with 1 tablespoon oil. Mix 1 teaspoon cumin and ancho chile powder; rub spice mixture on both sides of steaks. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add zucchini, poblanos, and green onions; sauté until zucchini is tender, about 2 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon cumin. Add cream; boil until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in another large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add both steaks to skillet and cook to desired doneness (about 4 minutes per side for medium-rare). Remove steaks from pan. Let cool 5 minutes. Thinly slice steaks across grain.
  • Transfer steaks to platter. Top with poblanos and cilantro.
  • Using tongs, char the chile over a gas flame, or place it in the broiler, and turn it occasionally. When chile is blackened all over, enclose it in a paper bag for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the chile to steam, which loosens the skin. Using your fingers or the back of a knife, remove the blackened skin from the chile.

Tips:

  • For a smokier flavor, roast the poblano peppers directly over an open flame or under a broiler until the skins are charred and blistered.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can use milk or half-and-half instead.
  • Add some crumbled queso fresco or cotija cheese to the top of the dish before serving for an extra burst of flavor.
  • Serve the rajas with warm tortillas, rice, or beans.

Conclusion:

These creamy poblano pepper strips are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, side dish, or main course. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy poblano peppers, give this recipe a try!

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