Poblano and Tofu Stew (Rajas con Queso)

Poblano and Tofu Stew in a white and blue talavera casserole.

Poblano and Tofu Stew (Rajas con Queso)

Rajas con Queso is the ultimate comfort food. This version is made with roasted poblano strips and pan fried tofu simmered in a roasted tomato salsa, it is saucy, spicy, and so delicious.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine Mexican

Diet Vegan

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 340kcal

Author Dora R.

Ingredients

Salsa

¼ large white onion 65g
4 Roma tomates cored (390g)
1 to 2 jalapeños stems cut off (25 to 50g)
2 garlic cloves 6g
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper

Rajas

2 teaspoons avocado oil divided
1 block tofu 14 oz 397g, pressed, cut into 1 inch squares
¾ large white onion thinly sliced (195g)
3 poblano peppers roasted, peeled (370g)
¾ cup water or vegetable broth 177ml
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Serving

8 corn tortillas warmed
1 avocado cut into slices

Instructions

To make the salsa, heat a comal or cast iron skillet to medium-high heat. Place the peppers, tomatoes, onion, and garlic right on the hot skillet. Let the vegetables char until they become soft and have black spots all over, flipping them frequently, about 6 to 7 minutes. The garlic will be done about two minutes in, remove it and peel it.
Transfer the vegetables to the blender, and add the salt and pepper. Blend until you have the consistency of a chunky salsa.
To cook the tofu, heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the tofu and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 6 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate.
Using the same skillet, heat the remaining teaspoon of oil and add the onion, cook until tender, 5 minutes. Add roasted and sliced poblano peppers and pour in the salsa.
Simmer for five minutes, then add the water, salt, pepper, and tofu. Simmer for 15 minutes.
Serve on warm tortillas with avocado slices.

Video

Notes

How to roast poblano peppers.
I press my tofu for 15 minutes.
To make this oil-free, cook the tofu in the air-fryer at 400 F for 8 minutes, flipping it half way through. Omit the oil and use 1/4 cup of vegetable broth to cook the onions.

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