Rajas Tacos with Cheese

Prep 45 min
Total 60 min
Ingredients 6
Servings 4

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. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

poblano chiles, rinsed

cup Cotija cheese, cubed

1/2

onion, sliced

Roma tomato, chopped

tablespoon olive oil

corn tortillas

Directions

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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

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.