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    Home » Recipes » Mexican » Papas con Rajas + VIDEO

    Papas con Rajas + VIDEO

    Last Updated August 11, 2022. Originally Posted June 19, 2018 By Maggie Unzueta

    This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Papas con Rajas, or Potatoes and Poblano Chiles, is a savory Mexican recipe. Serve it with eggs for breakfast or as a side dish for dinner. It also makes a great option for Meatless Mondays. Enjoy!
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    Papas con Rajas, or Potatoes and Poblano Chiles, is a savory Mexican recipe. It makes a great option for Meatless Mondays or serve as an easy side dish. Watch the VIDEO below and/ or follow the step-by-step pictures to learn how to make this delicious dish. by Mama Maggie's Kitchen

    Papas con Rajas, or Potatoes and Poblano Chiles, is a savory Mexican recipe. It makes a great option for Meatless Mondays or serve as an easy side dish. Watch the VIDEO below and/ or follow the step-by-step pictures to learn how to make this delicious dish.

    Papas con Rajas, Potatoes and Poblano Chile, in a Skillet

    I’m all about making it once and using it twice. Papas con Rajas is something I make when I have leftover breakfast potatoes. This recipe is EASY. That’s why I love it!

    Potatoes in a pot

    If you have to cook the potatoes, you start by peeling and dicing the potatoes. Then add the potatoes to a large pot. It’s legal in California. (wink wink)

    Adding water to the potato pot

    Add water to the pot. Another thing about this dish: You can buy a big bag of potatoes for dirt cheap! Easy and cheap eats. Gotta love it.

    Potatoes cooking in a pot with lid on

    Put a lid on the pot, and let boil until the potatoes are fork tender. 10-12 minutes or so.

    Cooked Potatoes in the Pot

    Drain the water from the pot of potatoes and set aside until ready to use. Even if you have to cook the potatoes, Papas con Rajas comes together in a flash. Imagine if you had leftovers? It would be on the table in no time flat!

    Oil in a Large Skillet

    Heat oil in a large skillet. I like to use olive oil. Coconut oil tends to be give off too much of its flavor. Canola oil would work here too.

    Diced onions in a skillet

    Add diced onion. Cook until translucent. 1 minute. Don’t go far away from the skillet. They will cook up very quickly.

    Rajas on top of onions in a skillet

    Add the slices of roasted poblano. You can also chop them into smaller pieces. Whatever you prefer. Cook together for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Never made slices of poblano chile before? Watch the VIDEO in this post and learn how to roast a poblano pepper.

    Adding cooked potatoes to the skillet

    Add the cooked potatoes. Stir to combine everything… See why you need a large skillet! The potatoes will cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.

    Tablespoon of Salt over the skillet of potatoes and chiles

    Add salt and stir to combine. Less is more when you’re cooking. Your family can always add more salt if they so desire.

    Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese with potatoes and poblano peppers

    I’m adding shredded Monterey Jack cheese. This is totally optional. Some people will add corn and/or crema mexicana. Yum! For me, it depends on what I have in the fridge and at my disposal. Melted ooooey goooey cheese though…. Swoon!

    Folk holding melted cheese and papas con rajas, or potato and chile.

    From here, it will only take a minute for the cheese to melt. Serve with tortillas. If you’re serving this for breakfast, you can add scrambled eggs. For dinner, you can serve with pork chops, beef, chicken. Or, eat it as is for a vegetarian meal. Hope you like it!

    Watch How to Make Papas con Rajas

    Papas con Rajas, Potatoes and Poblano Chile, in a Skillet

    Papas con Rajas

    Papas con Rajas, or Potatoes and Poblano Chiles, is a savory Mexican recipe. Serve it with eggs for breakfast or as a side dish for dinner. It also makes a great option for Meatless Mondays. Enjoy!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 296kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 4 potatoes peeled and cubed
    • Water
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • ¼ onion diced
    • 4 poblano peppers - roasted skin removed, stem removed, seeded, and sliced
    • Salt
    • 1 cup shredded cheese

    Instructions

    • Add potatoes and water to a pot.
    • Add enough water to cover the potatoes.
    • Bring to a boil.
    • Cook until potatoes are fork tender. About 10 minutes.
    • Drain water and set aside until ready to use.
    • In a large skillet, heat oil.
    • Add onion to the skillet.
    • Cook for 1 minute or until onion is translucent.
    • Add the poblano peppers.
    • Stir to combine.
    • Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
    • Add the cooked potatoes.
    • Cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
    • Add salt and shredded cheese.
    • Stir to combine.
    • Cook until cheese is melted. About 1 minute.
    • Serve with tortillas.
    • Enjoy!

    Video

    Notes

    To make this dish faster, roast the poblano peppers ahead of time. 
    Poblano peppers lose their texture when roasted in the oven.
    Roasting on a gas stove burner is preferred.  

    Nutrition

    Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 201mg | Potassium: 1119mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 630IU | Vitamin C: 120mg | Calcium: 217mg | Iron: 7mg
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    Filed Under: Lunch Recipes, Mexican, Recipes, Side Dishes, Vegetarian

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. laura letson

      December 6, 2018 at 8:26 am

      This looked so delicious, This will be one of my favor it recipes in my weekly planning schedule.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        December 11, 2018 at 11:51 am

        I know you’ll love it. Such a tasty dish!

        Reply
    2. Chloe @callmecoco.co

      December 6, 2018 at 8:32 am

      Seems like a delicious recipe! I’m not sure I would have it for brekkie but definitely for dinner!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        December 11, 2018 at 11:51 am

        Thank you. Yes, very delicious.

        Reply
    3. Surekha Busa

      December 6, 2018 at 6:43 pm

      That looks so yummy! I’m a potato lover and i love seeing new recipes of potatoes. Thanks for sharing this. Nice one.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        December 11, 2018 at 11:42 am

        I know what you mean. I’m always on the hunt of new potato recipes.

        Reply
    4. Gladys Nava

      December 6, 2018 at 7:45 pm

      Oh my! I will save this recipe and make my own. It looks so yummy and easy to do.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        December 11, 2018 at 11:41 am

        That’s great. Hope you like it 🙂

        Reply
    5. Rhian Westbury

      December 7, 2018 at 12:46 am

      I don’t think I’ve ever had poblano, or even heard of it so I’m not sure what it tastes like. The rest of the ingredients sound tasty x

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        December 11, 2018 at 11:36 am

        Poblanos can be spicy, but because there’s cheese, it tames the heat. Hope one day you get to try poblanos. They’re sooooo good!

        Reply
    6. Laura Dove

      December 8, 2018 at 12:05 pm

      Oh wow this looks SO tasty! I’ve never tried anything like it before but I really want to, looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        December 11, 2018 at 11:29 am

        Especially with cheese, this dish is DELICIOUS. Hope you get to try it some day.

        Reply
    7. Everything beautiful

      December 8, 2018 at 3:22 pm

      This looks so yummy, will be trying it out. Thank you for sharing

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        December 11, 2018 at 11:28 am

        Yes! Super yummy. Thank you 🙂

        Reply

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