Rajas Tacos with Cheese

Name: Rajas Tacos with Cheese
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 poblano chiles, rinsed; 1 cup Cotija cheese, cubed; 1/2 onion, sliced; 1 Roma tomato, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 12 corn tortillas

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Prep 45 min
Total 60 min
Ingredients 6
Servings 4

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To me, some of the best tasting tacos are meatless. With fresh vegetables and the right seasoning, taco night can become a vegetarian affair your family will enjoy. Rajas, or poblano chile strips with your favorite cheese, pair perfectly wrapped in a warm corn tortilla. Prepare these tasty tacos for a large crowd or a light lunch just for you. However you decide to serve them, you'll sure enjoy them to the last bite.

by Ericka Sanchez

Updated Sep 9, 2015

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Ingredients

6 poblano chiles, rinsed
1 cup Cotija cheese, cubed
1/2 onion, sliced
1 Roma tomato, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 corn tortillas

Directions

1

Set oven to broiler.
2

On a foil covered baking sheet, place poblano chiles and broil for 30 minutes or until skins are charred.
3

Remove from oven and place chiles in a plastic bag for 10 minutes. Remove chiles from plastic bag and peel with hands under running water. Slice in strips.
4

Heat oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add chile strips, onion, and tomatoes. Cook for 5 minutes or until onions are tender. Remove from heat and add cheese cubes into chile strip mix and stir. Heat tortillas and spoon 3 tablespoons of chile strips on warm tortilla.
5

Serve and enjoy!

Expert Tips

tip 1
You can also use fresh hatch green chiles or a melting cheese such as queso asadero.

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To me, some of the best tasting tacos are meatless. With fresh vegetables and the right seasoning, taco night can become a vegetarian affair your family will enjoy. Rajas, or poblano chile strips with your favorite cheese, pair perfectly wrapped in a warm corn tortilla. Prepare these tasty tacos for a large crowd or a light lunch just for you. However you decide to serve them, you'll sure enjoy them to the last bite.