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Preheat the broiler to high heat and set an oven rack as close as possible to the broiler.
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Place poblano peppers on a baking sheet and broil until blackened and blistered all over, turning several times to ensure even cooking.
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Transfer the peppers to a small bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let the peppers steam for 10 minutes.
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Peel the blackened skins off each pepper, then remove and discard the stem. Open the peppers so they lay flat on a work surface, and remove all seeds.
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Dice all peppers, but keep them separated. 1 pepper for the Queso Fundido, and 2 for the Roasted Poblano Puree.
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Preheat an oven to 425°F. Add 1 tablespoon canola oil to an 8-inch cast-iron skillet over medium heat.
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Once the oil is hot, add onion with a pinch of salt, and cook until soft and just starting to brown (about 5 minutes).
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Stir in 1 minced garlic clove, 1 of the diced poblano peppers and another pinch of salt, cooking just until fragrant (about 1 minute).
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Stir in grated cheese, then transfer the skillet to the oven.
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Bake until the cheese gets all melty, and the surface develops golden brown spots (10 – 15 minutes).
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While the Queso Fundido is cooking, make the Roasted Poblano Puree.
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Place 2 diced poblano peppers, 1 minced garlic clove, lime juice, 1 tablespoon canola oil and a pinch of salt in a small food processor or blender, pulsing to combine.
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Season to taste with kosher salt and lime juice.
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As soon as the Queso Fundido comes out of the oven, top with several spoonfuls of the puree and a scattering of cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with warm tortillas.