Name: Tostadas with Creamy Roasted Poblanos and Corn
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Yield: Serves 8
Ingredients: 10 poblano chiles; 2 ears of corn, husked; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 large white onion, thinly sliced; 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste; 1/4 cup crema (Mexican salted cream) or sour cream; 16 small corn tortillas or store-bought crispy tostada shells; Vegetable oil (for frying; if needed); Kosher salt (if needed); 1 1/2 cups Creamy Black Bean Spread (optional); Shredded iceberg lettuce, thinly sliced white onion, queso fresco, cilantro leaves with tender stems (for serving); A candy or deep-fry thermometer

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Roasted poblano chiles and cream are a classic—and irresistible—combination. It's worth roasting more than you need—the peeled and seeded chiles freeze well and thaw quickly. Sliced and seared zucchini or chayote squash is a terrific addition to the rajas mixture.

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