Low Carb Rajas con Queso
A classic Mexican dish made with Poblano peppers, onions, cream and cheese. Rajas can be used as a side dish or as filling for tacos.
Servings: 6
Calories: 101kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10 peppers Poblano peppers roasted, peeled and sliced 2" x 1/4"
- 1 medium onion coarsley chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon salt more to taste
- 1 teaspoon oregano Mexican oregano if available
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¾ cup jack cheese shredded
Instructions
- Roast & peel the peppers (see post for specific techniques). I place them on a sheet pan and put them under the broiler until charred. Turn them over and char the other side.After they are charred, peel off the skins, cut them open and scrape out the seeds. Then lay them out flat (like you would butterfly something) and cut into vertical strips.10 peppers Poblano peppers
- Sauté onion over medium heat in large skillet (I used 2 Tbsp. olive oil to sauté); sauté for 5-7 min or until slightly caramelized or translucent;1 medium onion
- Add pepper strips, garlic, salt and oregano to the onion mix and cook about 4 minutes or until the entire mixture heats up and flavors meld together3 cloves garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon oregano
- Turn off heat and add the sour cream and cheese and gently mix together.1/2 cup sour cream, 3/4 cup jack cheese
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Notes
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Nutrition
Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 75mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 137mg | Iron: 0.3mg