Vegetarian Quesadillas with Rajas

Ingredients

• 2 large Poblano peppers
• 0.5 medium White onion
• 1.5 cups Oaxaca or Monterey Jack cheese
• 4 large Flour tortillas
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons Mexican crema or sour cream(optional)
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Char the poblano peppers over an open gas flame or under a broiler until the skin is blackened and blistered all over.

2. 2

   Place the charred peppers in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap for 10 minutes to steam.

3. 3

   Peel the skin off the peppers, remove the seeds and stems, and slice into thin strips (rajas).

4. 4

   Thinly slice the onion and sauté in a pan with oil over medium heat until translucent and slightly caramelized.

5. 5

   Stir the poblano strips into the onions and season with salt.

6. 6

   Place a tortilla in a clean skillet over medium heat. Sprinkle a layer of cheese on one half, top with the rajas mixture, and add more cheese.

7. 7

   Fold the tortilla in half and cook for 2-3 minutes per side until the tortilla is golden brown and the cheese is melted.

8. 8

   Repeat for the remaining tortillas and serve hot with crema.