Rajas are strips or slices of poblano chilies. Guaje is the name for haole koa in Spanish. This delicious vegan crema can be eaten as a side dish, put into sandwiches, and more. Recipe by Chef Sofia Flores Florencia @abuelitatechnology

4 poblano chili, deseeded and sliced

1 sweet Maui onion, sliced

1 Tablespoon olive oil

2 Tablespoons green haole koa seeds, soaked or unsoaked

½ cup raw sunflower seeds

1 cup water

1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast

Juice of ½ lemon

Salt to taste

Make the Sunflower Seed Crema by adding all ingredients and blending. This plant-based crema has the best texture results when using a high-speed blender.

Cut the onion in half and slice, saute in a pan along with sliced and deseeded poblanos. Salt a bit so the juices in the onion and pepper release and caramelize.

Once caramelized add the sunflower seed crema and simmer on low heat until desired creamy consistency.

STEP 4

Turn the heat off and sprinkle in the green haole koa seeds. Stir, and serve warm. Cover image shows this served with beans on a tortilla, but you can serve with many things including this tart.

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