Poblano tamales

An easy Tamales de Rajas recipe filled with roasted poblano peppers and melted cheese! This traditional Mexican dish is also vegetarian.

Smoky, sweet, and cheesy, these are the best vegetarian tamales! Make sure to use a plant-based oil or vegetable shortening in the masa to make them truly vegetarian.

Our favorite classic Mexican tamale is this one filled with charred poblano peppers, caramelized onions, and melty Oaxacan cheese. We even make the masa vegetarian for 100% vegetarian tamales! Two of my favorite Mexican dishes in one, {Tamales De Rajas Con Queso} Poblano Chile Rajas Tamales recipe.

These Green Chile and Cheese Tamales bring together creamy cheese and roasted green chiles wrapped in soft, fluffy, homemade masa. The rich, smoky heat of the green chiles paired with the smooth, melty cheese creates tamales that are both comforting and full of bold, authentic flavors. What sets these tamales apart is the use of nixtamalized corn, which adds a depth of earthy, nutty flavor that's far superior to store-bought masa harina.

Learn how to make chicken-and-poblano tamales and please a crowd.

Here's an easy way to make a delicious batch of Creamy Poblano Enchiladas. The sauce is loaded with that sweet roasted Poblano flavor -- so good!

Belinda Gonzalez | Mexican Food on Instagram: "Tamales de Rajas con Queso 🥰 My Absolute Favorite! Recipe: - 6 cups masa harina ( tamal) - 2 cups lard or vegetable shortening - 5 to 5-1/4 cups warm chicken stock or vegetable broth - 2 teaspoons salt or more - 1 tablespoon baking powder - Pack of corn husks Filling: - 8 poblano peppers, roasted and peeled - 6-8 jalapeño peppers, roasted and peeled - Queso Oaxaca and Monterey Jack cheese Tip:I suggest adding 4 cups of warm broth first…

These Green Chile & Cheese Tamales feature tender corn masa, roasted Anaheim pepper rajas, and creamy Oaxaca cheese for a deliciously balanced bite. This vegetarian tamales recipe makes just 18, perfect for when you have a craving but don’t have the stamina to make a giant Christmas-sized batch.

Jenny Martinez on Instagram: "Chile Relleno Tamales Think out of the box! My mom used to make them in caldo and served te with Mexican red rice for us… now I’m wrapping then up in masa to make tamales de Chiles!!!! Soooo goood! #mexicanfood #mexican #chef #chilerelleno #poblanos #tamales #holiday #thanksgiving #dinner #explorepage"

Maria | Pizquita de Sal | Mexican Recipes on Instagram: "Ingredients for Tamales de Rajas 👇🏽👇🏽👇🏽#mexicanfood #tamalesderajas For the filling: 2 lbs queso Oaxaca, shredded 1 lb Monterrey Jack cheese, shredded 4-6 chiles poblanos (or substitute with jalapeños or Anaheim chiles) For the masa: 1 lb lard (preferably from a carnicería) 6 cups Maseca for tamales 7 cups warm broth (chicken or your preference) 2 tbsp baking powder 2 tbsp + 1 tsp salt Additional: Corn husks (hojas) - soaked…