Rajas con Queso
(Peppers with Cheese)

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 2 teaspoons chopped garlic
• 4 red bell peppers, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 4 poblano chiles, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch strips
• 12 green onions, cut into matchstick-size strips
• 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey jack cheese
• 1/4 cup coarsely chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; sauté 1 minute.
2. Add bell peppers and poblanos; sauté until tender, about 12 minutes.
3. Add green onions; sauté until tender, about 4 minutes.
4. Add cheese and simmer until cheese melts. Stir in cilantro.
5. Season with salt and pepper.

Serves 6.