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Cheese and Poblano Pepper Flautas

These Cheese and Poblano Pepper Flautas are a great vegetarian meal to make when you don't want something too heavy! It's from the Chicano Eats Cookbook!
Servings 12 flautas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Ingredients

Filling:

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more for frying
  • 2 medium poblano peppers stemmed, seeded, and sliced into 1/4-inch strips
  • 5 ounces cremini mushrooms sliced
  • 1/2 yellow onion thinly sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves thinly sliced
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 8 ounces Panela cheese cut into 4-inch strips, about 1/2-inch thick

Flautas:

  • 12 corn tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded lettuce
  • 1/2 yellow onion diced
  • 1 to 2 radishes thinly sliced
  • 1 serrano pepper thinly sliced (optional)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons crumbled Queso Fresco or Cotija
  • 1/2 cup Crema Mexicana
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons avocado salsa

Instructions

  • Place a large skillet over medium-low heat with 2 tablespoons oil. Once hot, add the poblano peppers, onion and mushrooms. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion starts to become translucent, about 6 to 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic and spices and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and taste the filling and adjust seasoning accordingly, adding more salt or pepper if needed.
  • Warm the tortillas for a few second on each side to make them pliable. You can either do this on a hot dry skillet, on the gas burner itself, or in the microwave for a few seconds.
  • Heat 1/2-inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Fill each tortilla with a slice of cheese, and about 1 tablespoon of the sautéed poblano and onion mixture. Roll tightly and seal with a toothpick or two. Working with a few at a time, carefully place them seem side down into the hot oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer to a pate lined with paper towels and continue frying the rest.
  • To assemble, arrange the flautas on a platter, then top with lettuce, onion, radish and serrano, if using. Crumble the queso fresco over the flautas and finish of with a drizzle of crema Mexicana and avocado salsa. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Author: The Candid Appetite