Rajas con Crema (Sliced Poblano Peppers in Cream)

Rajas con crema is a traditional Mexican dish made with roasted poblano peppers, cream, and onions. It is typically served as a side dish, but can also be used as a filling for tacos or burritos. This dish is relatively easy to make and can be made ahead of time and reheated when needed. It is also a great way to use up any leftover poblano peppers you may have.

Ingredients

• 4 poblano peppers
• 1/2 onion, sliced
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Place poblano peppers on a baking sheet and roast for 15-20 minutes, until peppers are charred. Remove from oven and let cool.
3. Once peppers are cool, remove the skins and seeds.
4. In a sauté pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onions and sauté until softened.
5. Add roasted peppers and cream to the pan and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-10 minutes, until heated through.
6. Serve as a side dish or use as a filling for tacos or burritos.

Potential changes & improvements

There are a few ways you can change up this dish to suit your preferences. If you want a bit more of a kick, you can add some chopped jalapeño peppers to the sauté pan with the onions. You could also use half and half or milk in place of the heavy cream, if you are looking to lighten things up a bit. Finally, if you want a bit more of a smoky flavor, you could grill the poblano peppers instead of roasting them.

What other food it works well with

Rajas con crema goes well with just about anything. Try serving it with grilled chicken or fish, rice and beans, or even just some warm tortillas. It also makes a great filling for tacos or burritos.

Common Mistakes

One common mistake when making this dish is not removing the skins and seeds from the roasted peppers. This can make the dish too spicy, so be sure to remove them before adding the peppers to the pan. Another mistake is not letting the peppers cool before removing the skins, which can be quite painful if you do not use gloves. Finally, some people find that roasting the peppers makes the dish too smoky, so if you are not a fan of smoky flavors, you may want to try grilling the peppers instead.

Nutritional Information

One serving of this dish contains approximately:

• Calories: 200
• Fat: 17 g
• Saturated Fat: 9 g
• Cholesterol: 45 mg
• Sodium: 230 mg
• Carbohydrates: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Protein: 5 g

This dish contains dairy and is not suitable for those with lactose intolerance.