poblano

noun

po·bla·no pō-ˈblä-nō

plural poblanos

: a large usually mild heart-shaped chili pepper especially when fresh and dark green compare ancho

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That same soil is what lends poblano chiles—traditionally from Puebla—the peppery flavor that characterizes the most famous local dish, chiles en nogada, says Zach Rabinor, founder of the luxury travel outfit Journey Mexico. —

Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024 This recipe stars shredded chicken, and is then complemented by Northern beans, green enchilada sauce, and a poblano chile. —

Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 5 Nov. 2024 Get The Recipe 05 of 60 Green Chile Mac and Cheese With Chicken Ready in 15 minutes This speedy mac and cheese has a little heat from poblano peppers. —

Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 Her green chile recipe calls for pork shoulder, tomatillos and Hatch green chiles along with poblanos and jalapenos. —

Jonathan Shikes, The Denver Post, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for poblano