Best Easy Quesadillas de Rajas Recipe

Tortillas filled with roasted poblano strips, corn, and melting cheese. This vegetarian quesadilla brings smoky, creamy flavors together for a quick, family-friendly meal.

Cook 35 min Difficulty EASY 330 kcal
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Ingredients
Main ingredients
  • flour tortillas 4 pieces
  • poblano peppers 2 pieces
  • corn kernels 3 cup
  • Monterey Jack cheese 2 cup
  • yellow onion 1 pieces
Seasonings/Sauce
  • olive oil 2 tbsp
  • salt 1 tsp
  • black pepper 0.5 tsp
Nutrition summary
Carbohydrates 34 g 41%
Protein 12 g 15%
Fat 16 g 44%
Serving size 180g
Cooking steps
  1. 1

    Roast the poblano peppers directly over a gas flame or under a broiler on high until the skins are blistered and blackened on all sides, about 8 minutes. Place them in a bowl and cover for 5 minutes to steam.

  2. 2

    Meanwhile, slice the onion thinly. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, season with a pinch of salt, and sauté until translucent and just beginning to caramelize, about 6 minutes.

  3. 3

    Peel and remove the seeds from the cooled poblanos, then slice the flesh into thin strips (rajas). Add these and the corn kernels to the skillet with the onions. Season with remaining salt and black pepper, and cook, stirring, for another 3 minutes to meld the flavors. Transfer to a bowl.

  4. 4

    Wipe out the pan and add another 1 tbsp oil over medium heat. Place a tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle half of it with a quarter of the cheese, then top with a generous portion of the poblano-corn mixture, and more cheese. Fold the tortilla in half.

  5. 5

    Cook the quesadilla for about 2-3 minutes per side, pressing gently and flipping once, until the tortilla is golden-brown and crisp and the cheese is melted. Repeat with remaining tortillas and filling. Rest briefly before slicing and serving.

Personalized Q&A
Q. What's the key ingredient in this Best Easy Quesadillas de Rajas Recipe?
The defining ingredient in this recipe is roasted poblano peppers. Their smoky, earthy flavor is the signature element that sets Quesadillas de Rajas apart from other quesadillas, paired with sweet corn and creamy Monterey Jack cheese for balance.
Q. How do I avoid soggy quesadillas during cooking?
To ensure your quesadillas are crisp, use medium heat and only a little oil. Make sure the filling isn't too wet by sautéing off any extra moisture in the onion, corn, and poblano mixture before assembling. Also, cook each quesadilla just until the cheese melts and the tortillas are golden on both sides.
Q. What's the calorie and macronutrient breakdown per serving?
Each serving is approximately 180g and contains about 330 kcal: 34g carbohydrate (41% of calories), 12g protein (15%), and 16g fat (44%).
Q. How do I get a balanced, creamy melt in the cheese?
Use a good melting cheese like Monterey Jack and distribute it evenly. Maintain moderate heat: too high and the tortilla will crisp before the cheese melts; too low and the quesadilla can become oily without browning. Cook until cheese is fully melted for the ideal creamy texture.
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