Rajas Poblanas con Elote y Frijoles Negros sobre Arroz Verde (Poblano Strips, Corn and Black Beans on Rice)
Sweet charred pepper strips and corn with soft onion, spooned over black beans and zesty green rice.
Made with Mexican black beans and Cilantro lime rice. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time35 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.31 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven grill to high. Grill the whole poblanos for 12 to 15 minutes, turning, until blistered and charred. Put in a bowl, cover with a plate for 10 minutes, then peel, remove the stalks and seeds and cut into strips.
15 min - 2
Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 8 minutes until soft and golden.
8 min - 3
Add the garlic and sweetcorn and cook for 3 minutes, then stir in the poblano strips, salt and half the lime juice. Cook for 2 more minutes.
5 min - 4
Put your ready made cilantro lime rice (see the base recipe) in a pan with 3 tbsp water, cover and heat for 5 to 6 minutes until steaming hot all the way through.
- 5
In another pan, warm your ready made Mexican black beans (see the base recipe) with their broth for 5 minutes until steaming hot all the way through.
- 6
Spoon the rice into bowls, add the beans, then the rajas. Top with avocado and the rest of the lime juice.
Tips
- Charring the peppers well gives the rajas a smoky flavour. Let them steam under a plate so the skins slide off.
- Stir in the lime juice at the end. Cooking it for a long time dulls the flavour.
- Add a spoonful of crumbled queso fresco or a drizzle of crema if you are not vegan.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 1 hour and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days, with the avocado added fresh. Reheat only once until steaming hot all the way through. The rajas and beans freeze for up to 1 month without the rice.
Questions
What are rajas?
Rajas are strips of roasted chilli, usually poblano, cooked with onion. They appear in tacos, quesadillas and stews, and are traditionally made with cream and cheese.
Can I use jarred roasted peppers?
Yes, if you cannot roast your own. Use jarred roasted red or green peppers, drained well, and add a fresh chopped green chilli for heat.
Is this filling enough for a main meal?
Yes. The black beans and rice make a satisfying meal, and the avocado adds richness.
More made with mexican black beans
Ensalada de Frijol Negro, Elote y Aguacate (Black Bean, Charred Corn and Avocado Salad)
GFDFEFTostadas de Frijol Negro y Pimiento Asado (Black Bean and Roasted Pepper Tostadas)
GFDFEFTinga de Yaca Rice Bowls (Jackfruit Tinga with Black Beans)
GFDFEFSopa de Pollo con Frijoles Negros (Chicken and Black Bean Soup)
GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.