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Mexican 25 min Easy
Papas con Rajas
Sauteed potatoes with roasted poblano strips and onion.
Origin & Story
Papas con rajas is a homey Mexican dish pairing tender potatoes with smoky roasted poblano strips, a hearty, budget-friendly taco or side filling.
Main Spices & Their Role
Poblano chilli
Smoky, mild heat that defines the dish.
Cumin
Adds earthy warmth.
Ingredients
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 2 poblano peppers
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1/4 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt
- Coriander
Method
- 01
Char the poblanos, peel and slice into strips.
- 02
Saute the diced potato in oil until golden and tender.
- 03
Add the onion and cook until soft.
- 04
Stir in the poblano strips and cumin.
- 05
Season and finish with coriander; serve in tacos or as a side.
Veg & Vegan Alternatives
Vegetarian
This dish is already vegetarian.
Vegan
Already vegetarian and vegan — cook in oil (not ghee/butter) to keep it fully plant-based.