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Rajas con Queso (Peppers with Cheese)

Serves 61/4 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 cilantroMelt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic; saut? 1 minute.Add bell peppers and poblanos; saut? until tender, about 12 minutes.Add green onions; saut? until tender, about 4 minutes.Add cheese and simmer until cheese melts. Stir in cilantro.Season with salt and pepper.

 

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